Helping you conserve the land, $1 at a time.

Re-evaluated every year and may not be available year to year
Available for private sector landowners
Funding is limited to $10,000 per applicant in a 5 year period
Design standards and specifications will follow NRCS where applicable
Only on the ground projects are eligible (studies and research projects will be at the boards discretion)

Some District & Applicant Requirements:

District will provide technical assistance, conservation planning, standards and specifications, and supervision to assist the applicant in developing and installing cost-share practices.
District will reimburse the applicant for installation of approved cost-share practices. Costs are based on FY NRCS payment schedule, not to exceed set maximum costs allowed per practice (per NRCS payment schedule) or $5,000.
Applicant follows cost-share practices and comply with District objectives, technical standards, and specifications developed.
Applicant maintains all cost-share practices for the life of each practice put into effect.
Applicant will allow the District and/or their representative to conduct an on-site review or inspection of approved work on the applicant’s property in his/her presence or, if necessary when he/she is not available, following notification of the property owner or their representative.
Applicant will contact the District when the installation of cost-share practices begin and when the practice is completed.
Applicant will retain all receipts for costs of materials and labor. Applicant will also turn in all paid receipts to the District prior to reimbursement.
All contract items must be completed one year from the awarded date.
Failure to maintain cost-share practices by the applicant for the life of that practice will result in repayment of that portion of the cost-share funds remaining for the life of the practice.