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Find similar grantsProducer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program is sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). This program supports farmer-led conservation projects that improve soil health, water quality, and watershed management across the state.
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Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) provides funding to producer-led groups that focus on nonpoint source pollution abatement activities through the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program (PLWPG).
Program Goal: To improve Wisconsin's soil and water quality by supporting and advancing producer-led solutions that increase on-the-ground practices and farmer participation in local watershed efforts.
Grants provide support to groups to deliver cost share programs, on-farm demonstration and research projects, and education and outreach efforts on conservation systems and innovative practices that improve water quality to farmers and other community members within their local watersheds.
For an enlarged map with a list of group names, click Producer-Led Grants Funding Summary 2016-2026 At a glance grant requirements: At least five farmers within the same watershed At least one collaborator: county land conservation, UW-Division of Extension, WI DNR, nonprofit organization Max award $40,000 per group Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Webinar Producer-Led Program Manager Dani. Heisler@wisconsin.
gov Soil Health Program Manager randalll. zogbaum@wisconsin. gov Grant Specialist (Fiscal Contact) shauna.
minick@wisconsin. gov 2027 Application Period Request for Proposals Click for more information: 2026 Annual Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Workshop Administrative Rule & Statute Door-Kewaunee Watershed Demonstration Farm Network Nutrient Management Farmer Education (NMFE) Grants
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible producer-led groups must include at least five farmers and partner with a county land conservation department, the University of Wisconsin-Extension, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, or an eligibl…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $40,000 per eligible producer-led group, with $1 million in total funding available for 2027. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program are due September 15, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program is funded by Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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