This program encourages landowners and counties to install structures that provide grade stabilization, flood control, erosion & sediment control, road protection, livestock water, recreation, and wildlife habitat.
Application Procedure & Requirements
- Applications must be made at your local Natural Resources Conservation Service office
- Drainage area may not exceed 300 acres
- Land rights must be donated
- Applications accepted year round; deadline for fiscal year determination is July 1
- Projects must have at least 75% land treatment above
Eligible Practices
- Flood retarding structures
- County road dams
- Grade/sediment control basins
- Farm ponds
Funding & Deadlines
- 25% - 75% cost-share with a maximum of $50,000, rate determined based on benefits of each project
- Upon approval a $1,000 deposit is required from the applicant
- Projects must be maintained for no less than 25 years
- Eligible costs may include site preparation, construction, engineering, seeding, fencing, livestock watering device