Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Wetland Reserve Easements (ACEP-WRE)
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⚠️ Important: Verify with your local USDA office
Deadlines listed here are sourced from official USDA, NRCS, and FSA publications but may vary by state and are subject to change — especially given recent agency restructuring. Always confirm dates and program availability with your local USDA service center before planning your application.
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Funding Amount
100% of easement value for permanent easements
Deadline (most states)
Rolling / Open year-round
Wetland easement applications are accepted year-round, but they are ranked by state cutoff dates, not truly rolling. Many states have set FY2027 dates this fall, so check yours.
Last checked September 24, 2026 against the official source.
About This Program
Restore, protect, and enhance wetlands on eligible land through conservation easements.
Who's Eligible
- ✓ Landowners with eligible wetland or former wetland areas
Deadlines by State
This program has different dates in different states. Check yours below:
| State | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Maine | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 18, 2026 |
| New Jersey | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 18, 2026 |
| New York | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 18, 2026 |
| North Dakota | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 18, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 18, 2026 |
| Alabama | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 25, 2026 |
| Iowa | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 25, 2026 |
| Kentucky | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 25, 2026 |
| Vermont | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 25, 2026 |
| South Dakota | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 29, 2026 |
| Connecticut | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 30, 2026 |
| Louisiana | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 30, 2026 |
| Oklahoma | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 30, 2026 |
| Rhode Island | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 30, 2026 |
| South Carolina | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 30, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: October 1, 2026 |
| Montana | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: October 2, 2026 |
| Georgia | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: October 9, 2026 |
| Nevada | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: October 15, 2026 |
| Delaware | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: October 16, 2026 |
| New Hampshire | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: October 16, 2026 |
| West Virginia | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: October 16, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: October 23, 2026 |
| Florida | October 30, 2026 |
| North Carolina | October 30, 2026 |
| Virginia | October 30, 2026 |
| Maryland | November 13, 2026 |
| Texas | November 13, 2026 |
| Kansas | November 20, 2026 |
| Tennessee | November 20, 2026 |
| Indiana | December 18, 2026 |
| Washington | December 18, 2026 |
| Alaska | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Arizona | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Arkansas | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| California | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Colorado | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Hawaii | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Idaho | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Illinois | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Michigan | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Minnesota | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Mississippi | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Missouri | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Nebraska | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| New Mexico | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Ohio | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Oregon | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Utah | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
| Wyoming | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: January 15, 2026 |
Get reminded about this deadline
We'll email you once, about two weeks before this program's next deadline, plus one email a month with the deadlines for your state.
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