# Wetlands Reserve Program (10.072)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/10-072-wetlands-reserve-program/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Wetlands Reserve Program is run by Department of Agriculture. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $12.3 million in 28 grants, about $440,399 per award.

## Objectives

To assist landowners in restoring and protecting wetlands on eligible lands on which they agree to enter into a permanent or 30-year long-term easement (30-year contract for Indian Tribes), or a restoration cost-share agreement with the Secretary. The purpose of WRP is to maximize wetland functions and values and wildlife benefits on every acre enrolled in the program.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4.0 million | 9 |
| 2022 | $3.5 million | 14 |
| 2023 | $6.0 million | 6 |
| 2024 | -$1.2 million | 4 |
| 2025 | -$60,664 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas System | Arkansas | $3.0 million |
| Ducks Unlimited, Inc. | Mississippi | $2.8 million |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | California | $1.9 million |
| Pheasants Forever, Inc. | Minnesota | $1.7 million |
| Lewis & Clark Community College | Illinois | $951,267 |
| University of Vermont & State Agricultural College | Vermont | $633,286 |
| MCL Jasco Inc | Michigan | $614,290 |
| Natural Resources South Carolina Department | South Carolina | $600,000 |
| Ecostudies Institute | Washington | $600,000 |
| The Trust for Tomorrow | North Carolina | $378,257 |
| Woodard & Curran Inc | Maine | $332,170 |
| Utah State University | Utah | $327,295 |
| University of Alaska Fairbanks | Alaska | $200,000 |
| University of Florida | Florida | $192,794 |
| Humboldt County Resource Conservation District | California | $150,000 |
| American Conservation Experience | Arizona | $138,842 |
| Colorado State University | Colorado | $137,134 |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University | Virginia | $122,904 |
| Cwi Works, Inc | Maryland | $110,981 |
| Florida International University | Florida | $99,807 |

## Open opportunities

- [Easement Restoration and Stewardship](https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nhq-acep-26-nofo0001456-easement-restoration-and-stewardship/), closes November 19, 2026