Water Bank Program (10.929)
Water Bank Program (Assistance Listing 10.929) is run by the Natural Resources Conservation Service, part of the Department of Agriculture. It awarded $1.1 million in 3 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, about $356,080 per award on average. No funding opportunity is open on Grants.gov right now.
There were 3 awards in five years, from $118,239 to $750,000.
- Awarded, FY 2021 to 2025$1.1 million
- Grant awards3
- Typical award$200,000
- Awarded in FY 2025$0
- Size rank1,818 of 1,823
- Type of assistanceDirect payments for specified use (cooperative agreements)
Key findings
- It is the 1818th largest of 1,823 federal grant programs by five-year awards.
- Awards went to recipients in 1 states and territories.
What the program funds
To preserve and improve major wetlands as habitat for migratory waterfowl and other wildlife, conserve surface waters, reduce soil and wind erosion, contribute to flood control, improve water quality, improve subsurface moisture, and enhance the natural beauty of the landscape.
Open opportunities
No opportunity under this program is open or forecast on Grants.gov right now. Programs often post once a year, so the funding history below shows what to expect.
Rules from the program listing
Who can apply
Applicants must have land in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
What the money can and cannot pay for
Agreements are for 10 years with eligible landowners to help preserve important nesting, breeding, and feeding areas of migratory waterfowl. During the agreement, the participants agree in return for annual payments not to drain, burn, fill, or otherwise destroy the wetland character of such areas and not to use areas for agricultural purposes, as determined by the Secretary. The Secretary carries out the program in harmony with wetlands programs administered by the Secretary of the Interior and uses technical and related services of appropriate State, Federal, and private conservation agencies to assure proper coordination.
Matching requirements
Statutory Formula: Title 7, Part 633, Subpart A,Public Law 93-86.No additional information is needed. Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Deadlines
Contact the headquarters or regional location, as appropriate for application deadlines
Award range and average, in the agency's words
$20 to $50 per acre. Average: $35.
Funding history and past recipients
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Water Bank Program (10.929) awarded $1.1 million across 3 grant awards, an average of $356,080 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc | Virginia | 3 | $1.1 million |
Who usually wins
Almost all of the money went to nonprofits.
| Recipient type | Awards | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonprofits | 3 | $1.1 million | 100% |
By state
Each state below has its own page for this program, with its recipients and yearly totals.
| State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 3 | $1.1 million |