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Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is sponsored by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Mississippi. Provides financial and technical assistance for conservation practices such as irrigation systems, soil amendments, cover crops, and nutrient management on agricultural land. Prioritizes beginning and socially disadvantaged farmers for higher rates and advance payments.
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# Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) | Natural Resources Conservation Service A **. gov** website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. # Natural Resources Conservation Service U.S. Department of Agriculture Conserving our natural resources is a vital part of creating and maintaining healthy ecosystems on our nation’s lands.
View All Conservation Basics * Invasive Species and Pests Featured ### Soil Science NRCS delivers science-based soil information to help farmers, ranchers, foresters, and other land managers effectively manage, conserve, and appraise their most valuable investment — the soil. For 90 years, we’ve helped America’s farmers, ranchers, and landowners conserve our nation’s resources through our voluntary programs and science-based solutions.
View All Getting Assistance * Conservation Technical Assistance Helps producers identify conservation objectives and a roadmap for conservation on their operation. * Conservation Concerns Tool Use this tool to learn about natural resource concerns that may impact your ag operation (farmers. gov).
* Engineering NRCS applies sound engineering tools and principles to plan, design, and implement conservation practices and systems through delegated approval authority. * Technical Service Providers Technical service providers offer planning, design, and implementation services to agricultural producers on behalf of NRCS.
* Act Now Enables states to pre-approve applications when they meet or exceed a state's pre-determined minimum ranking score. * Applications and Forms Find more information on how to apply for NRCS conservation programs. * How to Apply Follow our step-by-step process to get started making improvements on your land with our one-on-one conservation assistance.
* Payment Schedules Review the amount and availability of financial assistance for selected conservation practices in your state. * Ranking Dates Applications for NRCS conservation programs are ranked and funded at key times throughout the year.
Compliance and Cultural Resources * Conservation Compliance: Wetlands and Highly Erodible Land Provisions To maintain eligibility for most USDA programs, producers must comply with wetland conservation provisions. * Cultural Resources NRCS programs are administered following the National Historic Preservation Act and other laws. * Environmental Compliance NRCS programs are administered following the National Environmental Policy Act.
* Disaster Recovery NRCS can help ag producers and communities recover when natural disasters strike. * Nutrient Management This practice helps producers reduce input costs, maximize yields, and efficiently manage nutrients. * Organic Agriculture Conservation and organics go hand-in-hand, and NRCS offers tools for organic farmers to improve their operations.
* Urban Agriculture Conservation assistance is available for urban farmers, including high tunnels, soil health practices, composting and irrigation. * Conservation Technical Assistance Helps producers identify conservation objectives and a roadmap for conservation on their operation. * Conservation Concerns Tool Use this tool to learn about natural resource concerns that may impact your ag operation (farmers.
gov). * Engineering NRCS applies sound engineering tools and principles to plan, design, and implement conservation practices and systems through delegated approval authority. * Technical Service Providers Technical service providers offer planning, design, and implementation services to agricultural producers on behalf of NRCS.
* Act Now Enables states to pre-approve applications when they meet or exceed a state's pre-determined minimum ranking score. * Applications and Forms Find more information on how to apply for NRCS conservation programs. * How to Apply Follow our step-by-step process to get started making improvements on your land with our one-on-one conservation assistance.
* Payment Schedules Review the amount and availability of financial assistance for selected conservation practices in your state. * Ranking Dates Applications for NRCS conservation programs are ranked and funded at key times throughout the year. * Conservation Compliance: Wetlands and Highly Erodible Land Provisions To maintain eligibility for most USDA programs, producers must comply with wetland conservation provisions.
* Cultural Resources NRCS programs are administered following the National Historic Preservation Act and other laws. * Environmental Compliance NRCS programs are administered following the National Environmental Policy Act. * Disaster Recovery NRCS can help ag producers and communities recover when natural disasters strike.
* Nutrient Management This practice helps producers reduce input costs, maximize yields, and efficiently manage nutrients. * Organic Agriculture Conservation and organics go hand-in-hand, and NRCS offers tools for organic farmers to improve their operations. * Urban Agriculture Conservation assistance is available for urban farmers, including high tunnels, soil health practices, composting and irrigation.
Featured ### Conservation Technical Assistance **Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA)**provides our nation’s farmers, ranchers and forestland owners with the knowledge and tools they need to conserve, maintain and restore the natural resources on their lands and improve the health of their operations for the future. Explore State-specific resources, updates, and contact information to support your conservation efforts.
View All State Offices * State Offices Learn about the conservation needs and latest updates in your state, and access needed resources. * State Technical Committees Every state has an NRCS State Technical Committee. The State Technical Committee advises the State Conservationist on technical guidelines necessary to implement the conservation provisions of the Farm Bill.
* Contact Your State Office Find contact information for your state office location and employees. Our natural resource conservation programs help people reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damage caused by floods and other natural disasters.
View All Programs & Initiatives * Environmental Quality Incentives Program Provides assistance to agricultural producers to address natural resource concerns. * Regional Conservation Partnership Program Brings together partners to expand the reach of NRCS conservation programs. * Conservation Innovation Grants Brings together partners to innovate on conservation approaches and technologies.
* Conservation Stewardship Program Helps agricultural producers take their conservation efforts to the next level. * Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Helps state and tribal governments improve public access to private lands for recreation. * Agricultural Management Assistance Helps agricultural producers manage financial risk through diversification, marketing or natural resource conservation practices.
* Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Offers competitive grants to support wetland mitigation bank for agricultural producers. * Conservation Reserve Program The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides a yearly rental payment to farmers who remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality.
* Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Helps producers protect wetlands, grasslands and farmlands for future generations. * Wetland Reserve Easements Helps private and tribal landowners protect, restore, and enhance wetlands degraded by agricultural uses. * Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership Brings together partners and producers to protect wetlands.
* Healthy Forests Reserve Program Helps landowners restore, enhance, and protect forestland resources on private and tribal lands and aids the recovery of endangered and threatened species. * Agricultural Land Easements Helps private and tribal landowners, land trusts, and other entities protect croplands and grasslands on working farms and ranches.
* Appraisal Submission Center Centralized point for submitting valuation reports and reviews for easement programs. * Emergency Watershed Protection Assists communities recovering from natural disasters. * Watershed and Flood Prevention Operation Offers assistance to communities to address watershed resource concerns.
* Watershed Rehabilitation Rehabilitates NRCS dams to comply with design safety performance standards. * Regenerative Pilot Program Regenerative Agriculture is a conservation management approach that emphasizes natural resources through improved soil health, water management, and natural vitality for the productivity and prosperity of American agriculture and communities.
* Landscape Conservation Initiatives Accelerates conservation benefits through targeted efforts for water quality, water quantity and wildlife. * Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Nationwide collaborative process working to maintain and improve the management, productivity, and health of privately owned grazing land.
* High Tunnel Provides targeted assistance to promote use of high tunnels, which offer many benefits including longer growing season. * On-Farm Energy Initiative Assistance to inventory and analyze farm systems that use energy and identify ways to improve efficiency through an Agricultural Energy Management Plan.
* Organic Initiative Voluntary conservation program that provides technical and financial assistance for organic farmers and ranchers, or those interested in transitioning to organic. * Sentinel Landscapes Initiative The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership is a coalition of federal agencies, state and local governments, and nongovernmental organizations that work with private landowners.
* Environmental Quality Incentives Program Provides assistance to agricultural producers to address natural resource concerns. * Regional Conservation Partnership Program Brings together partners to expand the reach of NRCS conservation programs. * Conservation Innovation Grants Brings together partners to innovate on conservation approaches and technologies.
* Conservation Stewardship Program Helps agricultural producers take their conservation efforts to the next level. * Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Helps state and tribal governments improve public access to private lands for recreation. * Agricultural Management Assistance Helps agricultural producers manage financial risk through diversification, marketing or natural resource conservation practices.
* Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Offers competitive grants to support wetland mitigation bank for agricultural producers. * Conservation Reserve Program The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides a yearly rental payment to farmers who remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality.
* Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Helps producers protect wetlands, grasslands and farmlands for future generations. * Wetland Reserve Easements Helps private and tribal landowners protect, restore, and enhance wetlands degraded by agricultural uses. * Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership Brings together partners and producers to protect wetlands.
* Healthy Forests Reserve Program Helps landowners restore, enhance, and protect forestland resources on private and tribal lands and aids the recovery of endangered and threatened species. * Agricultural Land Easements Helps private and tribal landowners, land trusts, and other entities protect croplands and grasslands on working farms and ranches.
* Appraisal Submission Center Centralized point for submitting valuation reports and reviews for easement programs. * Emergency Watershed Protection Assists communities recovering from natural disasters. * Watershed and Flood Prevention Operation Offers assistance to communities to address watershed resource concerns.
* Watershed Rehabilitation Rehabilitates NRCS dams to comply with design safety performance standards. * Regenerative Pilot Program Regenerative Agriculture is a conservation management approach that emphasizes natural resources through improved soil health, water management, and natural vitality for the productivity and prosperity of American agriculture and communities.
* Landscape Conservation Initiatives Accelerates conservation benefits through targeted efforts for water quality, water quantity and wildlife. * Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Nationwide collaborative process working to maintain and improve the management, productivity, and health of privately owned grazing land.
* High Tunnel Provides targeted assistance to promote use of high tunnels, which offer many benefits including longer growing season. * On-Farm Energy Initiative Assistance to inventory and analyze farm systems that use energy and identify ways to improve efficiency through an Agricultural Energy Management Plan.
* Organic Initiative Voluntary conservation program that provides technical and financial assistance for organic farmers and ranchers, or those interested in transitioning to organic. * Sentinel Landscapes Initiative The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership is a coalition of federal agencies, state and local governments, and nongovernmental organizations that work with private landowners.
Featured ### Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land. The technical resources and references NRCS provides uses science-based technology to aid conservation planning and benefit soil, water, air, plants, and animals for productive lands and healthy ecosystems.
View All Resources * Field Office Technical Guides * Conservation Practice Standards * How to Get a DUNS Number * National Soil Survey Handbook * Technical Soil Services Handbook View All Guides and Instructions * Soil Texture Calculator * Official Soil Series Descriptions * SSURGO/STATSGO2 Metadata * Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) View All Data and Reports Education and Teaching Materials * Soil Formation and Classification View All Education and Teaching Materials * Field Office Technical Guides * Conservation Practice Standards * How to Get a DUNS Number * National Soil Survey Handbook * Technical Soil Services Handbook View All Guides and Instructions * Soil Texture Calculator * Official Soil Series Descriptions * SSURGO/STATSGO2 Metadata * Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) View All Data and Reports * Soil Formation and Classification View All Education and Teaching Materials Featured ### Ag Innovator’s Guide Tips for Recommending Innovation and New Technologies for Use in Conservation Assistance Conserving our natural resources is a vital part of creating and maintaining healthy ecosystems on our nation’s lands.
View All Conservation Basics * Invasive Species and Pests Featured ### Soil Science NRCS delivers science-based soil information to help farmers, ranchers, foresters, and other land managers effectively manage, conserve, and appraise their most valuable investment — the soil. For 90 years, we’ve helped America’s farmers, ranchers, and landowners conserve our nation’s resources through our voluntary programs and science-based solutions.
View All Getting Assistance * Conservation Technical Assistance Helps producers identify conservation objectives and a roadmap for conservation on their operation. * Conservation Concerns Tool Use this tool to learn about natural resource concerns that may impact your ag operation (farmers. gov).
* Engineering NRCS applies sound engineering tools and principles to plan, design, and implement conservation practices and systems through delegated approval authority. * Technical Service Providers Technical service providers offer planning, design, and implementation services to agricultural producers on behalf of NRCS.
* Act Now Enables states to pre-approve applications when they meet or exceed a state's pre-determined minimum ranking score. * Applications and Forms Find more information on how to apply for NRCS conservation programs. * How to Apply Follow our step-by-step process to get started making improvements on your land with our one-on-one conservation assistance.
* Payment Schedules Review the amount and availability of financial assistance for selected conservation practices in your state. * Ranking Dates Applications for NRCS conservation programs are ranked and funded at key times throughout the year.
Compliance and Cultural Resources * Conservation Compliance: Wetlands and Highly Erodible Land Provisions To maintain eligibility for most USDA programs, producers must comply with wetland conservation provisions. * Cultural Resources NRCS programs are administered following the National Historic Preservation Act and other laws. * Environmental Compliance NRCS programs are administered following the National Environmental Policy Act.
* Disaster Recovery NRCS can help ag producers and communities recover when natural disasters strike. * Nutrient Management This practice helps producers reduce input costs, maximize yields, and efficiently manage nutrients. * Organic Agriculture Conservation and organics go hand-in-hand, and NRCS offers tools for organic farmers to improve their operations.
* Urban Agriculture Conservation assistance is available for urban farmers, including high tunnels, soil health practices, composting and irrigation. * Conservation Technical Assistance Helps producers identify conservation objectives and a roadmap for conservation on their operation. * Conservation Concerns Tool Use this tool to learn about natural resource concerns that may impact your ag operation (farmers.
gov). * Engineering NRCS applies sound engineering tools and principles to plan, design, and implement conservation practices and systems through delegated approval authority. * Technical Service Providers Technical service providers offer planning, design, and implementation services to agricultural producers on behalf of NRCS.
* Act Now Enables states to pre-approve applications when they meet or exceed a state's pre-determined minimum ranking score. * Applications and Forms Find more information on how to apply for NRCS conservation programs. * How to Apply Follow our step-by-step process to get started making improvements on your land with our one-on-one conservation assistance.
* Payment Schedules Review the amount and availability of financial assistance for selected conservation practices in your state. * Ranking Dates Applications for NRCS conservation programs are ranked and funded at key times throughout the year. * Conservation Compliance: Wetlands and Highly Erodible Land Provisions To maintain eligibility for most USDA programs, producers must comply with wetland conservation provisions.
* Cultural Resources NRCS programs are administered following the National Historic Preservation Act and other laws. * Environmental Compliance NRCS programs are administered following the National Environmental Policy Act. * Disaster Recovery NRCS can help ag producers and communities recover when natural disasters strike.
* Nutrient Management This practice helps producers reduce input costs, maximize yields, and efficiently manage nutrients. * Organic Agriculture Conservation and organics go hand-in-hand, and NRCS offers tools for organic farmers to improve their operations. * Urban Agriculture Conservation assistance is available for urban farmers, including high tunnels, soil health practices, composting and irrigation.
Featured ### Conservation Technical Assistance **Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA)**provides our nation’s farmers, ranchers and forestland owners with the knowledge and tools they need to conserve, maintain and restore the natural resources on their lands and improve the health of their operations for the future. Explore State-specific resources, updates, and contact information to support your conservation efforts.
View All State Offices * State Offices Learn about the conservation needs and latest updates in your state, and access needed resources. * State Technical Committees Every state has an NRCS State Technical Committee. The State Technical Committee advises the State Conservationist on technical guidelines necessary to implement the conservation provisions of the Farm Bill.
* Contact Your State Office Find contact information for your state office location and employees. Our natural resource conservation programs help people reduce soil erosion, enhance water supplies, improve water quality, increase wildlife habitat, and reduce damage caused by floods and other natural disasters.
View All Programs & Initiatives * Environmental Quality Incentives Program Provides assistance to agricultural producers to address natural resource concerns. * Regional Conservation Partnership Program Brings together partners to expand the reach of NRCS conservation programs. * Conservation Innovation Grants Brings together partners to innovate on conservation approaches and technologies.
* Conservation Stewardship Program Helps agricultural producers take their conservation efforts to the next level. * Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Helps state and tribal governments improve public access to private lands for recreation. * Agricultural Management Assistance Helps agricultural producers manage financial risk through diversification, marketing or natural resource conservation practices.
* Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Offers competitive grants to support wetland mitigation bank for agricultural producers. * Conservation Reserve Program The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides a yearly rental payment to farmers who remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality.
* Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Helps producers protect wetlands, grasslands and farmlands for future generations. * Wetland Reserve Easements Helps private and tribal landowners protect, restore, and enhance wetlands degraded by agricultural uses. * Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership Brings together partners and producers to protect wetlands.
* Healthy Forests Reserve Program Helps landowners restore, enhance, and protect forestland resources on private and tribal lands and aids the recovery of endangered and threatened species. * Agricultural Land Easements Helps private and tribal landowners, land trusts, and other entities protect croplands and grasslands on working farms and ranches.
* Appraisal Submission Center Centralized point for submitting valuation reports and reviews for easement programs. * Emergency Watershed Protection Assists communities recovering from natural disasters. * Watershed and Flood Prevention Operation Offers assistance to communities to address watershed resource concerns.
* Watershed Rehabilitation Rehabilitates NRCS dams to comply with design safety performance standards. * Regenerative Pilot Program Regenerative Agriculture is a conservation management approach that emphasizes natural resources through improved soil health, water management, and natural vitality for the productivity and prosperity of American agriculture and communities.
* Landscape Conservation Initiatives Accelerates conservation benefits through targeted efforts for water quality, water quantity and wildlife. * Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Nationwide collaborative process working to maintain and improve the management, productivity, and health of privately owned grazing land.
* High Tunnel Provides targeted assistance to promote use of high tunnels, which offer many benefits including longer growing season. * On-Farm Energy Initiative Assistance to inventory and analyze farm systems that use energy and identify ways to improve efficiency through an Agricultural Energy Management Plan.
* Organic Initiative Voluntary conservation program that provides technical and financial assistance for organic farmers and ranchers, or those interested in transitioning to organic. * Sentinel Landscapes Initiative The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership is a coalition of federal agencies, state and local governments, and nongovernmental organizations that work with private landowners.
* Environmental Quality Incentives Program Provides assistance to agricultural producers to address natural resource concerns. * Regional Conservation Partnership Program Brings together partners to expand the reach of NRCS conservation programs. * Conservation Innovation Grants Brings together partners to innovate on conservation approaches and technologies.
* Conservation Stewardship Program Helps agricultural producers take their conservation efforts to the next level. * Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Helps state and tribal governments improve public access to private lands for recreation. * Agricultural Management Assistance Helps agricultural producers manage financial risk through diversification, marketing or natural resource conservation practices.
* Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Offers competitive grants to support wetland mitigation bank for agricultural producers. * Conservation Reserve Program The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) provides a yearly rental payment to farmers who remove environmentally sensitive land from agricultural production and plant species that will improve environmental health and quality.
* Agricultural Conservation Easement Program Helps producers protect wetlands, grasslands and farmlands for future generations. * Wetland Reserve Easements Helps private and tribal landowners protect, restore, and enhance wetlands degraded by agricultural uses. * Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership Brings together partners and producers to protect wetlands.
* Healthy Forests Reserve Program Helps landowners restore, enhance, and protect forestland resources on private and tribal lands and aids the recovery of endangered and threatened species. * Agricultural Land Easements Helps private and tribal landowners, land trusts, and other entities protect croplands and grasslands on working farms and ranches.
* Appraisal Submission Center Centralized point for submitting valuation reports and reviews for easement programs. * Emergency Watershed Protection Assists communities recovering from natural disasters. * Watershed and Flood Prevention Operation Offers assistance to communities to address watershed resource concerns.
* Watershed Rehabilitation Rehabilitates NRCS dams to comply with design safety performance standards. * Regenerative Pilot Program Regenerative Agriculture is a conservation management approach that emphasizes natural resources through improved soil health, water management, and natural vitality for the productivity and prosperity of American agriculture and communities.
* Landscape Conservation Initiatives Accelerates conservation benefits through targeted efforts for water quality, water quantity and wildlife. * Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Nationwide collaborative process working to maintain and improve the management, productivity, and health of privately owned grazing land.
* High Tunnel Provides targeted assistance to promote use of high tunnels, which offer many benefits including longer growing season. * On-Farm Energy Initiative Assistance to inventory and analyze farm systems that use energy and identify ways to improve efficiency through an Agricultural Energy Management Plan.
* Organic Initiative Voluntary conservation program that provides technical and financial assistance for organic farmers and ranchers, or those interested in transitioning to organic. * Sentinel Landscapes Initiative The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership is a coalition of federal agencies, state and local governments, and nongovernmental organizations that work with private landowners.
Featured ### Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) The Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is a partner-driven approach to conservation that funds solutions to natural resource challenges on agricultural land. The technical resources and references NRCS provides uses science-based technology to aid conservation planning and benefit soil, water, air, plants, and animals for productive lands and healthy ecosystems.
View All Resources * Field Office Technical Guides * Conservation Practice Standards * How to Get a DUNS Number * National Soil Survey Handbook * Technical Soil Services Handbook View All Guides and Instructions * Soil Texture Calculator * Official Soil Series Descriptions * SSURGO/STATSGO2 Metadata * Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) View All Data and Reports Education and Teaching Materials * Soil Formation and Classification View All Education and Teaching Materials * Field Office Technical Guides * Conservation Practice Standards * How to Get a DUNS Number * National Soil Survey Handbook * Technical Soil Services Handbook View All Guides and Instructions * Soil Texture Calculator * Official Soil Series Descriptions * SSURGO/STATSGO2 Metadata * Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) View All Data and Reports * Soil Formation and Classification View All Education and Teaching Materials Featured ### Ag Innovator’s Guide Tips for Recommending Innovation and New Technologies for Use in Conservation Assistance # Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) 2.
Programs & Initiatives 3. Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is NRCS’ flagship conservation program that helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners integrate conservation into working lands. Available practices and practice standards vary by state.
Contact your local NRCS office to get started.
### EQIP provides technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers and forest landowners to address natural resource concerns, such as: * Improved water and air quality; * Conserved ground and surface water; * Increased soil health ; * Reduced soil erosion and sedimentation; * Improved or created wildlife habitat; and * Mitigation against drought and increasing weather volatility.
NRCS works one-on-one with producers to develop a conservation plan that outlines conservation practices and activities to help solve on-farm resource issues. Producers implement practices and activities in their conservation plan that can lead to cleaner water and air, healthier soil and better wildlife habitat, all while improving their agricultural operations. EQIP helps producers make conservation work for them.
Financial assistance for practices may be available through EQIP. Some producers may also qualify for advance payment. Some of these benefits include: * Reduced contamination from agricultural sources, such as animal feeding operations.
* Efficient use of nutrients, reducing input costs and reduction in nonpoint source pollution. * Improved soil health, which mitigates against increasing weather volatility, improves drought resiliency. * Implementation of practices that improve carbon sequestration and reduce greenhouse gas emissions while building resilient landscapes.
### Conservation at Work Videos Watch how farmers and ranchers across the country are implementing EQIP practices and other conservation activities in our Conservation at Work video series. For example, see how producers are using the nutrient management conservation practice to improve water quality by more effectively using nutrients. Targeted EQIP financial assistance is available through several conservation initiatives.
See which initiative is available in your state. * Landscape Conservation Initiative * On-Farm Energy Initiative * Colorado River Basin Salinity Project EQIP offers grant opportunities through Conservation Innovation Grants, which awards competitive grants that stimulate the development and adoption of innovative approaches and technologies for conservation on agricultural lands. NRCS offers technical assistance at no cost.
Producers can use our personalized advice and information, based on the latest science and research, to make informed decisions about their land. Technical Service Providers (TSP) can help producers plan, design and implement conservation practices or develop conservation activity plans to improve their agricultural operations. For more information on the Technical Service Provider program, visit the TSP page.
Technical assistance is also offered through our Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) program. Need a local Technical Service Provider? Visit the locate a TSP page.
The first step is to contact your local NRCS office. An NRCS conservation planner will schedule a visit to your property. They will walk the land with you to discuss your goals and review any resource concerns.
Following the site visit, the conservation planner will develop a conservation plan that includes a variety of conservation practices or activities to address the resource concerns and management goals discussed. Applications for NRCS conservation programs are accepted on a continuous basis; however, customers should apply by state-specific ranking dates to be considered for the current funding cycle.
* Find application ranking dates for your state. * See payment schedules for your state. To learn more about EQIP, contact your local NRCS office.
* EQIP Conservation Incentive Contracts Fact Sheet ### EQIP Data, 2009 - Present NRCS program data are housed on the Resource Conservation Assessment Data Viewer. EQIP data for FY2009 to the present are available on the EQIP data page. Fiscal year 2014 - 2021 financial assistance data related to EQIP and other NRCS programs are available on farmers.
gov. Learn about Conservation Planning Activities (CPAs), Design and Implementation Activities (DIAs), and Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activities (CEMAs). ## Applications and Forms If you’re interested in applying for NRCS conservation programs, contact your local NRCS office. To apply, you’ll have to complete an application as well as have other forms on file.
## Additional Information ### Apply for Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers and non-industrial forest managers.
### Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) includes provisions that address socially disadvantaged, beginning, limited resource, and veteran farmers and ranchers (“historically underserved producers”). The 2018 Farm Bill was enacted on December 20, 2018.
The Farm Bill continues its strong support for conservation efforts of America’s farmers and ranchers through reauthorization and expanded flexibility of NRCS conservation programs. Contact your local service center to start your application.
## Find Your Local Service Center USDA Service Centers are locations where you can connect with Farm Service Agency, Natural Resources Conservation Service, or Rural Development employees for your business needs. Enter your state and county below to find your local service center and agency offices. **Do you farm or ranch and want to make improvements to the land that you own or lease?
** Natural Resources Conservation Service offers technical and financial assistance to help farmers, ranchers and forest landowners. **To get started with NRCS, we recommend you stop by your local NRCS field office. We’ll discuss your vision for your land.
** NRCS provides landowners with free technical assistance, or advice, for their land. Common technical assistance includes: resource assessment, practice design and resource monitoring. Your conservation planner will help you determine if financial assistance is right for you.
### Step 2: Start an Application **We’ll walk you through the application process. To get started on applying for financial assistance, we’ll work with you:** * To fill out an AD 1026, which ensures a conservation plan is in place before lands with highly erodible soils are farmed. It also ensures that identified wetland areas are protected.
* To meet other eligibility certifications. Once complete, we’ll work with you on the application, or CPA 1200. Applications for most programs are accepted on a continuous basis, but they’re considered for funding in different ranking periods.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Individual agricultural producers and landowners in Mississippi, including beginning farmers (less than 10 years experience). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is funded by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Mississippi. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Mississippi. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
USDA NIFA's Community Food Projects Competitive Grants Program offers $4.8M in FY2026 with a July 16 deadline — planning grants to $50K and project grants to $400K over four years. The catch is a 1:1 match that screens out most applicants. Here is how to build the match, choose your track, and write a self-reliance story that scores.
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