Opportunity Title:
Wetland Mitigation Banking Program
Funder/Agency:
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Opportunity Number:
USDA-NRCS-NHQ-WMBP-24-NOFO0001315
Description:
NRCS is announcing the availability of up to $7 million in WMBP grant funds for the development and establishment of mitigation banks and banking opportunities solely for agricultural producers with wetlands subject to the wetland conservation compliance provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985 (as amended).
Awardees must ensure the following wetland types receive priority for mitigation under the NRCS WMBP:
Farmed Wetland (FW)
Farmed Wetland Pasture (FWP)
Wetland (W) less than 5 acres in size that is predominantly bordered by land that has been cropped 8 of the past 10 years when the wetland is designated as degraded according to a functional assessment tool approved by NRCS
Converted Wetland (CW) that, prior to conversion, qualified under one of the types above, as determined by NRCS staff
Eligibility:
State and local governmental entities
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits
Private institutions of higher education
Small businesses
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$7,000,000
Maximum Award:
$1,000,000
Minimum Award:
$100,000
Deadline:
Applications Due August 02, 2024
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