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Assistance Listing 10.072

Wetlands Reserve Program

Department of Agriculture · Natural Resources Conservation Service

Assistance Listing 10.072, “Wetlands Reserve Program,” is a federal program administered by Department of Agriculture. It provides other financial assistance and cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 1 open, 0 forecasted and 1 closed opportunities under this listing. The agency reported $2.8M in obligations for fiscal year 2025.

Program objective

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.

As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.

Current opportunities under 10.072

OpenALN 10.072, 10.928…

Easement Restoration and Stewardship

Natural Resources Conservation Service
Award range
$250K – $5M
Closes
Nov 19, 2026
Who can apply
State governments, County governments, City or township governments and 9 more
Source: Grants.govVerified today

Eligible applicants (program level)

  • Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized)
  • Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government
  • Unrestricted by Individual Type
  • Local
  • State

State (includes territories, such as District of Columbia and Puerto Rico), public institutions of higher education and hospitals, Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Federally Recognized lndian Tribal Governments, Individual/Family, Native American Organizations (includes lndian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations)

Intended beneficiaries: State, Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Unrestricted by Individual Type, Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized) and Local.

Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.

Reported obligations by fiscal year

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$5.05M
FY25$2.8M
FY26$16.7M est.

Range and average of financial assistance (from the listing): Not Applicable.

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 10.072. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.

Recently closed under 10.072

Closed opportunities under 10.072
OpportunityStatusAward rangeClosesALN
ClosedUp to $3MMay 14, 201010.072

Frequently asked questions

What is ALN 10.072?

10.072 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Wetlands Reserve Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.

Who can apply under ALN 10.072?

The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized), Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government, Unrestricted by Individual Type, Local and State. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.

How much funding does 10.072 provide?

The agency reported $2,799,000 in obligations for FY2025 in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing. These are program-wide totals reported by the agency, not a prediction of future awards.