Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering $3 million in grant funding under the Wetland Mitigation Banking Program for Fiscal Year 2026 to support the creation and expansion of mitigation banks specifically for agricultural producers affected by wetland conservation compliance requirements under the Food Security Act of 1985. Eligible entities may submit proposals to establish banking opportunities that help producers meet their obligations by restoring, enhancing, or preserving wetlands on their land. Priority will be given to projects located in states with high concentrations of wetlands and compliance activity, including Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The program is competitive, and proposers must align with the eligibility criteria outlined in Section B.1 of the solicitation. Applications must be submitted by September 8, 2026, and interested parties are encouraged to attend a mandatory informational webinar scheduled for July 30, 2026, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time via Microsoft Teams. The solicitation, identified as USDA-NRCS-NHQ-WMBP-NOFO0001458, was posted on July 23, 2026, and further details can be accessed through the grants.gov portal. The point of contact for inquiries is Sundii R Johnson, Grantor, reachable by phone at 202-720-5265 or email at tessa.garcia@usda.gov. There is no set-aside designation, and the grant is open to federal entities and other eligible applicants as defined in the program guidelines.