Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program
Department Of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service
To help participants protect, restore, develop or enhance habitat for upland wildlife, wetland wildlife, threatened and endangered species, fisheries, and other types of wildlife.
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Helps farmers and landowners improve wildlife habitats on their land. Offers up to 75% reimbursement for conservation practices that benefit wildlife.
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What Is This Program?
What Benefits Are Offered?
This program provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers and non-industrial forest managers for implementing conservation practices. It encompasses various Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA) Program, Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), and Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). The 'Act Now' initiative accelerates funding decisions for eligible applications, often supported by significant investments from the Inflation Reduction Act and Farm Bill.
Who Is Eligible?
Industries: agriculture, forestry
Region: United States, state-specific criteria apply
Other Criteria: Agricultural producers, farmers, ranchers, and landowners (including non-industrial forest managers), Must establish a farm tract number with USDA’s Farm Service Agency (if not previously utilized USDA programs), Must certify compliance with adjusted gross income (AGI) limitation provisions, Must comply with highly erodible land and wetland conservation requirements (Food Security Act provisions), Must have an official tax ID (Social Security number or Employer ID), Must have a property deed or lease agreement to show control of the property, Projects must address local resource concerns and provide conservation benefits
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Make a Plan
- Start an Application
- Check your eligibility
- Rank your application
- Implement your plan
- 🌐Application Portal
- http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/getting-assistance/how-to-apply
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 📅Key Dates
- January 15, 2026Application Ranking Dates
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📎Optional Documents
- indirect cost rate agreement
- IRB approval letter
- environmental review
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
- 📥Templates Available
- ✉️Supporting Letters
- Letters of support/reference are not explicitly required.
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- Costs associated with the design and installation of phosphorus removal systems
- Phosphorus sorption media
- Water control structures
- Maintenance of the phosphorus removal system
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- Costs related to particulate phosphorus concerns
- Costs for systems not designed for subsurface drainage
- Costs for media not documented for safety
- 💳Payment Model
- mixed
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
- 🔀Matching Required
- Yes
- 📊Matching Ratio
- 25% minimum
- 🏦Eligible Matching Sources
- cash
- in-kind contributions
- 📚Stacking Rules
- Yes, can combine with other government funding
- 🛡️Proof of Matching Required
- Documentation of matching funds required
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards in a fiscal year
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Visit the program page for detailed eligibility requirements.
This program offers funding up to $2,323,000 (minimum $3,000).
This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.
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