This grant is for projects that restore and manage lands protected by wetland and floodplain easements. It's about working with the Natural Resources Conservation Service to develop and implement plans to restore these areas, maintain them, and assess their conditions. The goal is to improve the ecological health of these lands.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of entities, including tribal organizations, local and state governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, individuals, and for-profit organizations. If you are involved in environmental conservation or land management, you might qualify.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in environmental restoration or land management
- Inability to collaborate with NRCS and landowners
- Failure to meet application deadlines
- Incomplete or poorly developed restoration plans
- Non-compliance with NRCS practice standards
What You May Need
- Proof of eligibility (e.g., 501(c)(3) status for nonprofits)
- Detailed project proposal
- Budget plan
- Partnership agreements (if applicable)
- Technical surveys and data
- Restoration and stewardship plans
- Compliance documentation for easement terms
- NRCS practice standards and specifications
- Past performance records (if applicable)
- Organizational capacity statement
Cautions
- Ensure compliance with NRCS standards
- Be prepared for technical surveys and data collection
- Collaboration with multiple stakeholders is required
- Projects must align with NRCS planning information
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include: Other Native American Tribal Organizations, County Governments, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, State Governments, Special District Governments, Public and State Institutions of Higher Education, Individuals, City or Township Governments, For-Profit Organizations, and Private Institutions of Higher Education. These entities should have a focus on agriculture, environment, or natural resources.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of entities, including tribal organizations, local and state governments, nonprofits, educational institutions, individuals, and for-profit organizations. If you are involved in environmental conservation or land management, you might qualify.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of experience in environmental restoration or land management
- Inability to collaborate with NRCS and landowners
- Failure to meet application deadlines
- Incomplete or poorly developed restoration plans
- Non-compliance with NRCS practice standards
Use of Funds
Funds can be used for developing and implementing restoration plans, conducting technical surveys, maintaining and enhancing easements, and assessing the condition of easements. This includes structural and vegetative restoration practices.
Expected Awards
4
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 19, 2026(49 days)
- Archive Date
- Dec 19, 2026
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Early 2027
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility and gather proof
- Develop a comprehensive project proposal
- Prepare a detailed budget plan
- Collect technical data and surveys
- Draft restoration and stewardship plans
- Ensure compliance with NRCS standards
- Submit application by the deadline