Water Bank Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 10.929
- Agency
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National Resources Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
- Grant awards
- 1 $15,000 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Cooperative Agreement
- Treasury account
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- 12-3320-0-1-302
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service operates the Water Bank Program (CFDA 10.929) 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, and enhance subsurface moisture; the program has not disbursed grant awards since January 2020.
Program activity is minimal. The portfolio records only one grant award since 2020, valued at $15,000, structured as a Cooperative Agreement. That award, made to support outreach efforts in schools to minority students regarding NRCS positions and recruitment, was obligated on January 29, 2020, with ultimate completion by September 20, 2021. No grant opportunities have been posted recently.
The Water Bank Program is geographically restricted to landowners and operators of specified types of wetlands in designated important migratory waterfowl nesting, breeding, and feeding areas in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota only. Eligible participants must own or operate land in one of these three states to apply. Recipients of funding receive annual payments for ten years.
The program accepts new contracts in fiscal years when they are designated; the source states new contracts were accepted in FY 2024, with current contracts remaining in effect and payments being made until expiration date. Program regulations are codified in 7 CFR Part 752. Participants may appeal adverse determinations. Recipients are subject to audit by the Office of Inspector General, USDA.
Given the six-year gap since the last recorded grant award and the absence of recent grant opportunities in the source material, this program does not appear to be actively soliciting applications at this time. Organizations considering pursuit should confirm current program status directly with NRCS before investing business development effort.
Objective and description
- Objective
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 natu
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
Applicants must have land in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
- Beneficiary eligibility
Landowners and operators of specified types of wetlands in designated important migratory waterfowl nesting, breeding and feeding areas. Program is offered in Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota.
- Credentials and documentation
Identification as an owner and/or operator of eligible land; a conservation plan developed in cooperation with the local soil and water conservation district; and proof of required compliance.
- Uses of assistance
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.
- Length and time phasing of assistance
Annual payments will be made for 10 years.
How to apply
- Award procedure
New contracts were accepted in FY 2024. Current contracts remain in effect with payments being made until the expiration date.
- Time to approval or disapproval
The period officially specified for the program year.
- Appeals
A participant may appeal any adverse determination.
Grant awards
| Award | Recipient | Federal obligations | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide outreach efforts in surrounding schools to minoriy students, on education on nrcs positions and… | — | $15,000 |
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2021 | $1,458,051 |
| FY2020 | $908,277 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 10.929?
Assistance Listing 10.929 is Water Bank Program, a federal grant program run by National Resources Conservation Service (Department of Agriculture).
What is the CFDA number for Water Bank Program?
Its CFDA number is 10.929: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 10.929 awarded?
1 grant award under 10.929 have obligated $15,000 in federal funds.
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