Federal Conservation Grants and Incentives

Author: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Last Reviewed by MLTC: 1/26/2026. 

NRCS webpages listing federal conservation grant and incentive opportunities and providing EQIP-specific details, with an additional spreadsheet resource for tracking and comparing conservation funding opportunities.

Resources:

  1. NRCS Grants and Incentives (Overview)
    Landing page listing NRCS grant and incentive offerings and links to eligibility and application information.
    Resource: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives

  2. Environmental Quality Incentives (EQIP)
    EQIP overview, eligibility, and application details for NRCS conservation financial assistance.
    Resource: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/environmental-quality-incentives-program

Attachments: 2017mlc3f_acep_factsheet.pdf