The Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP) for FY 2026 offers $3 million in grants to help create and establish mitigation banks for agricultural producers with wetlands. These banks help farmers comply with wetland conservation rules. Priority is given to certain states with many wetlands. Grants range from $100,000 to $1,000,000.
Who it's for: This grant is for organizations and individuals interested in developing wetland mitigation banks, particularly in states with many wetlands like Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Ineligible entity type
- Proposals not focused on agricultural wetland mitigation
- Applications from states not prioritized
- Lack of compliance with Food Security Act wetland provisions
- Incomplete application submission
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof of eligibility
- Budget plan
- Compliance documentation with the Food Security Act
- State-specific wetland data
- Organizational financial statements
- Letters of support or partnership agreements
- Registration on Grants.gov
- DUNS number
- SAM registration
Cautions
- Priority given to certain states
- Strict compliance with wetland conservation rules is required
- Ensure all documentation is complete and accurate
- Attend the webinar for detailed guidance
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include special district governments, public and state institutions of higher education, county governments, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, city or township governments, other Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, individuals, private institutions of higher education, state governments, and for-profit organizations.
Overview
This grant is for organizations and individuals interested in developing wetland mitigation banks, particularly in states with many wetlands like Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Ineligible entity type
- Proposals not focused on agricultural wetland mitigation
- Applications from states not prioritized
- Lack of compliance with Food Security Act wetland provisions
- Incomplete application submission
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and establish mitigation banks that help agricultural producers comply with wetland conservation requirements.
Total Program Funding
$3,000,000
Expected Awards
15
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jul 23, 2026
- Deadline
- Sep 8, 2026(46 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 8, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Fall 2026
Application Checklist
- Review eligibility criteria
- Prepare a detailed project proposal
- Gather compliance documentation
- Register on Grants.gov
- Obtain a DUNS number
- Complete SAM registration
- Attend the webinar on July 30, 2026
- Submit application by September 8, 2026