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"Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) is sponsored by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Encourages private landowners to allow public access for hunting, fishing, and wildlife-dependent recreation.
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Opportunity Listing - Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program competition for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026 Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program competition for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026 Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service Assistance Listings: 10. 093 -- Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.
gov NRCS is announcing the availability of up to $52 million in Voluntary Public Access-Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) funding through One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Public Law 119-21 to create or enhance state and Tribal government programs that encourage owners and operators of privately held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make that land available for access by the public for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-dependent recreation.
VPA-HIP is a competitive grant program and only state and tribal governments may apply. Projects may be up to 3 years in duration. The maximum amount for a single award is $3 million.
Up to 25% of the funding for each award may be used to provide incentives to improve wildlife habitat on enrolled public access program lands. For new users of Grants. gov, see Section D of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for information about steps required before submitting an application through Grants.
gov. Application deadline: Submit via Grants. gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 8, 2026. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Grantor contact information If you have any questions related to preparing application content File name Description Last updated USDA-NRCS-NHQ-VPA-26-NOFO0001448-MOD_2.
pdf Voluntary Public Access-Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) May 15, 2026 06:17 PM UTC VPA-HIP_Applicant_FAQ_for_FY_2026. pdf VPA-HIP Applicant FAQ for FY 2026 Jun 1, 2026 07:55 PM UTC 6-2-2026_Webinar_and_Call_Information. pdf 6-2-2026 Webinar and Call Information Jun 2, 2026 01:20 PM UTC GADSUM9_with_Instructions_FY26.
pdf GADSUM9_with Instructions_FY26 Jun 2, 2026 07:46 PM UTC VPA-HIP_Applicant_FAQ_for_FY_2026_with_Follow-up_responses_060526.
pdf VPA-HIP Applicant FAQ for FY26 follow-up responses_06/05/2026 Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : USDA-NRCS–NHQ-VPA-26-NOFO001448 Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Your account requires additional identity verification.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and tribal governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 8, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) is funded by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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