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Find similar grantsPasture & Surface Water Fencing Program (PSWF) is sponsored by Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food & Markets. Provides funding for fencing, pipelines, and water source development to support rotational grazing and protect wetlands in Vermont.
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The Pasture and Surface Water Fencing (PSWF) Program provides pasture management technical assistance and financial assistance to Vermont farmers to improve water quality and on-farm livestock exclusion from surface waters statewide.
Pasture and Surface Water Fencing Information Handout - 2025 * Improved Permanent Water Area * Electric Fence Chargers * The Pasture and Surface Water Fencing (PSWF) Program provides **no-cost pasture management technical assistance** from experienced grazing specialists * PSWF also provides **financial assistance that reimburses 90% of the cost to install infrastructure****that will improve pasture management, up to the farm’s****grant amount.
** * Up to**$15,000 grant award per farm. ** * Additional funding is available for exclusion fence only, up to $20,000 total grant award, as approved by PSWF program.
* Projects must implement practices that support at least one of the following: * Excluding livestock from surface waters * Implementing a Rotational Grazing Plan * Be a Vermont farm as defined in the Required Agricultural Practices * Priority is given to farms that have at least 4 acres for the raising, feeding and management of at least five cattle or cows, 15 goats or sheep, four equine, or three camelids * Farm manages pastureland where water quality will benefit from implementation of improved pasture management and eligible and/or necessary conservation practices * Farm operator must have ownership or land control for the lifespan of the practice (10 years).
Written lease agreements are required for leased land. * Land recently cleared is not eligible for practice cost-share. If there is a water quality concern, VAAFM may review projects on a case-by-case basis.
* Farm operators who have liability insurance are required to provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance with the State listed as an additional insured. A Certificate of Liability Insurance is required for grant agreements of $10,000. 00 or more.
If the grant is less than $10,000. 00 and the Grantee does not have the ability to add liability insurance, this requirement can be waived. All applications are received on a rolling basis.
Awards are determined based on a complete application and alignment of project with program goals. The application process follows 5 main steps: 1. Initial Application - Farm Operator submits a PSWF Application 2.
Assigned VAAFM Staff or Partner - VAAFM Staff or Partner Technical Assistance (TA) provider follow up with applicant to determine eligibility and assist with the application process and paperwork 3. Project Planning - Farm Operator, with assistance from VAAFM Staff or Partner TA provider, develops a Project Plan Map, Estimated Budget/Contractor Quotes, and a Grazing Plan as applicable. 4.
Project Review - VAAFM Program reviews project application, plan, and budget. Finalizes application paperwork with applicant. Makes an award determination and provides notification of award to Farm Operator.
5. Grant Award - Farm Operator and VAAFM sign Grant Agreement. Project begins!
A complete project application includes: * Grazing Plan if applicable* * State of Vermont Good Standing Form * Certificate of Liability Insurance if applicable * Land Lease Agreement if applicable *Applications which include rotational grazing must include a Grazing Plan. If the applicant has a full Grazing Plan developed with NRCS or a Grazing Specialist, submit that.
Otherwise, use the VAAFM Grazing Plan Template, which can either be filled in on your computer or printed and filled in by hand. A VAAFM Staff or Partner TA Provider can help you complete a grazing plan. The Grazing Plan can also be used to apply to the VAAFM Farm Agronomic Practice Program.
### Start Your Application Now Online Pasture and Surface Water Fencing Grant Application VAAFM Grazing Plan Template _Prior to applying, please read the important information below:_ * Submitting an application does not ensure an award. * **Grant agreements must be in place prior to the start of construction.
** * Farmer is responsible for financing the project during construction and will only receive reimbursement upon certified project completion. * Final cost share payment is determined by actual project costs as documented by itemized invoices. * Farmer’s equipment and labor costs are eligible for reimbursement.
### Contact For More Information Connor Steckel, Agricultural Water Quality Program Coordinator/Grazing Specialist EMAIL: Connor. Steckel@Vermont. Gov
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Farmers in Vermont who rotationally graze and fence animals out of wetlands. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $15,000 for exclusion of waterways; $10,000 for pasture-related projects; 90% cost share Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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