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Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Agricultural Land Easement (ACEP-ALE) is sponsored by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). ACEP-ALE helps protect working farms and ranches through conservation easements.
NRCS provides financial assistance to eligible partners for purchasing Agricultural Land Easements that protect the agricultural viability, and related conservation values, of eligible land by limiting nonagricultural uses of that land.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants include governmental entities and non-governmental organizations that have the authority to hold easements. Private landowners can participate by selling easements to these eligible entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program - Agricultural Land Easement (ACEP-ALE) is funded by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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