This program is funded by a combination of State and local dollars for conservation practices such as terraces, waterways, grass/tree establishment, planned grazing systems, etc.
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Submit applications in person between January 1 and April 1 each year at your local Natural Resources Conservation Service
Priorities & Approval
Highest priority for approval is given to work that may be completed between July 1 and October 1 (fall harvest crop fields not eligible)
Second priority is fall work, contingent on available funds
Eligible Practices (by priority)
- Establishing cool or warm season grasses on cropland and/or establishment of trees/shrubs
- New terrace, waterway, and underground outlet systems on cropland without existing terraces or structural practices.
- Planned grazing systems (cross fencing, livestock water dugouts, livestock well or water pipeline or water tank installation, spring development) – planned grazing system plan on at least 35 acres
- Renovation or replacement of terrace, waterway, and underground outlet system
- Grade stabilization structures with less than 10 feet of drop and no permanent pool.
Funding & Deadlines
- Up to $14,000 per landowner; 50% cost-share based on the actual cost or current cost-share docket, whichever is less
- 60 working days are allowed for most terraces, waterways, and diversions; other practices have varying deadlines but generally not later than June 1