Agricultural grant

Apply for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

This helper is tailored to USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, the program requirements on file, and the documents listed for this grant.

Max award

$40,000

Deadline

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Agency

USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Source

federal funding

What this application should emphasize

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Connect the project to farm viability, conservation, food systems, or rural economic impact.
Include acreage, production data, equipment needs, or operating history when relevant.
Must be an agricultural producer (farmer, rancher, or forest landowner) with eligible land
Must have control of the land for the term of the contract (ownership or lease)

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FSA farm number showing enrolled acreage and land tracts

Conservation Performance Measurement System (CPMS) self-assessment (completed with NRCS staff)

Documentation of existing conservation activities and their implementation dates

AD-1026 (Highly Erodible Land Conservation and Wetland Conservation Certification)

Most recent 3 years of tax returns for AGI determination

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