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NRCS EQIP WaterSMART Program - McMullin Area GSA This is the final year for MAGSA growers to apply for exclusive funding: Application Deadline is January 15, 2026 A $1 million funding pool is available to MAGSA landowners every year through Fiscal Year 2026 under USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) Environmental Quality Incentives Program ( EQIP ) WaterSMART Initiative.
This funding pool is set aside for MAGSA landowners only! Those who are eligible to receive funds must meet NRCS EQIP eligibility requirements. To be eligible, an applicant must own or lease and manage their land, and have an average gross income of $900,000 or less.
Eligible projects may include: water delivery automation & monitoring; irrigation water management & conveyance; sprinkler irrigation systems, & more. Enroll in the Farm Service Agency To be eligible for EQIP funding, MAGSA landowners must first enroll in the Farm Service Agency (FSA) . Here are the FSA registration steps: 1.
Contact Fresno County FSA office by emailing Yoann Bugarin ( yoann. bugarin@usda. gov ) or Theresa Barajas ( Theresa.
barajas@usda. gov ) OR by calling the office at (559) 276-7494 ext. 2.
2. Gather relevant documents based on discussion with FSA. These will likely include: Proof of identity (driver’s license, social security card, IRS EIN number) Proof of land ownership (copy of recorded deed or current property tax bill) Entity Identification Status (articles of incorporation, trust & estate documents, partnership agreement).
Contact FSA to receive appropriate eligibility forms for your operation. 3. Submit documents to the FSA office via US Postal Service, fax, email or by a one-on-one in-person appointment.
EQIP Application Materials You will need these forms (and a blank voided check) to complete your EQIP application. Conservation Program Application (CPA-1200) MAGSA recommends landowners include advanced irrigation water management in your application! See Application Guide for sample application.
Adjusted Gross Income Form (CCC-941) Direct Deposit Form (SF-119911) Bring a blank voided check for the account you wish to register with NRCS MAGSA has created an Application Guide to support landowners through the entire EQIP WaterSMART application process. Click the button below to access the NRCS EQIP WaterSMART Grant Application Guide designed specifically for MAGSA landowners!
Download Application Guide Growers can drop off their applications at the NRCS Fresno Field office at 4625 W Jennifer Ave #125 Fresno, CA during operating hours between 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) – WaterSMART is funded by USDA NRCS. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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