Easement Restoration and Stewardship
Easement Restoration and Stewardship is offered by Natural Resources Conservation Service. Max award: $5,000,000. Applications close on Nov 19, 2026.
| Opportunity number | USDA-NHQ-ACEP-26-NOFO0001456 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 19, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $5,000,000 |
| Award floor | $250,000 |
| Total program funding | Not specified |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Who can apply | State governments, City or township governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), County governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Special district governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Category | Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources |
Summary (excerpt)
The opportunities associated with this NOFO are for lands protected through the Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE) component of the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) and the Floodplain Easement (FPE) component of the Emergency Watershed Protection Program (EWPP). The types of work available through this opportunity fall into three primary categories: 1) restoration of wetland and floodplain easements; 2) stewardship of wetland and fl…
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