2026 SMALL ACREAGE AGRICULTURE PROGRAM NOW OPEN

Eligible Applicants: Any person addressing a natural resource problem who owns land within the Central Tri-County Soil & Water Conservation District boundaries is eligible to apply for a cost-share conservation project. Properties within city limits are not eligible.

Applications: Applications will be accepted beginning October 7, 2026 on a first-come/first-served basis. Each application will be reviewed and ranked based on conservation merit and benefit to natural resources and estimated project costs.

All applications received will be ranked on a first-come/first-served basis. Funding will be made to those who meet ranking criteria, until all funds are allocated. Notification letters will be mailed to all applicants within 10 days of completed ranking.
 

Applications within city limits are not eligible.
 

**All applicants must provide a copy of their current COUNTY TAX BILL and submit with their application. (Do not submit the County Valuation Notice). County Tax Bill copies can be obtained through your county assessor's office.

Categories for applications:
Small Agriculture: l lot – 1000 acres
 
Reimbursement:
Payments will be made on 85% of the actual cost of the project.
o The maximum reimbursement payment for all projects is $10,000.
o The reimbursement check will be issued to the name(s) as entered on their application.
o The Participant is responsible for the up-front project costs.
o Only practices applied for, planned, and completed within the contract time frame will be reimbursed. (October 7, 2026 - June 30, 2027)
o All original receipts must be submitted for reimbursement.
o Reimbursement will not be made for the purchase of tools or equipment.

Eligible Practices Include: Critical Area Planting, Cross Fencing, Diversion, Irrigation Water Management, Irrigation Pipeline, Livestock Pipeline and Watering Facility, Shade Balls, Range Planting, Watering Facility, Windbreak with Drip Irrigation Systems, Cholla Removal, and Virtual Fencing. (Other practices may be eligible).

Native Grass and Flower Seeds     Seeds are available year-round.

Forest Thinning Program
 Applications are accepted year-round.

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