Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Type
Funding
Grant Deadline
Organization
USDA, NRCS
Description
Deadline is ongoing. The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary program that provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers to address natural resource concerns and deliver environmental benefits such as improved water and air quality, conserved ground and surface water, increased soil health and reduced soil erosion and sedimentation, improved or created wildlife habitat, and mitigation against drought and increasing weather volatility. EQIP may also help producers meet Federal, State, Tribal, and local environmental regulations.
Funding Amount
NRCS provides financial assistance for selected conservation activities. The availability and amount of financial assistance can vary between states.
Matching Funds
n/a
Geography
Eligibility
Applications will be accepted for all eligible lands and persons.
Eligible land includes:
Cropland and Hayland
Rangeland
Pastureland
Non-industrial private forestland
Other farm or ranch lands
Environmentally sensitive areas
Eligible applicant(s) include:
Agricultural producers
Owners of non-industrial private forestland
Indian Tribes
Those with an interest in the agricultural or forestry operations
Water Management Entities
Eligible land includes:
Cropland and Hayland
Rangeland
Pastureland
Non-industrial private forestland
Other farm or ranch lands
Environmentally sensitive areas
Eligible applicant(s) include:
Agricultural producers
Owners of non-industrial private forestland
Indian Tribes
Those with an interest in the agricultural or forestry operations
Water Management Entities
Contact Information
Contact your local NRCS officer: https://offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?agency=nrcs
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