Deadline:
Late September
Both of the bigger cost-share programs (up to $20,000 for state and unlimited for federal) have deadlines at the end of September in order to have applications entered into the ranking system. Results arrive around April of the following year - at which point applicants find out if they have been selected.
To participate in either the state or federal cost-share, get in touch with Jared Davenport (the NRCS Natural Resources Specialist based in the WCCD office).
KY State Cost Share
The Woodford County Conservation District will be accepting requests for cost-share funding under the Kentucky Soil and Water Quality Cost Share Program through September 30th, 2025 to be considered for 2026 awards.
This program was created to assist agricultural operations with conserving soil and water resources on farmland throughout the state. This program provides funds to be administered through conservation districts for specific best management practices. Download a comprehensive list of practices with detailed guidelines, here.
Funding for practices is approved by the Kentucky Soil and Water Conservation Commission as funds are available. Approved applicants are reimbursed at a 75% cost share for installing practices up to the maximum amount ($20,000.00) allowed per applicant per year. Applications may be requested at any time during the year and are ranked annually.
Stop by the office at 180 Beasley Road from 7:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday - Friday to discuss your needs. Call 859-873-4941 Ext. 3. for more information.
Conservation at Work
Conservation at Work
Terrace
Subsurface Irrigation
Residue Management
The Natural Resource Conservation Service's (NRCS - federal) flagship conservation program that helps farmers, ranchers and forest landowners integrate conservation on working lands. EQIP provides technical and financial assistance to address natural resource concerns, such as:
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Improved water and air quality;
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Conserved ground and surface water;
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Increased soil health;
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Reduced soil erosion and sedimentation;
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Improved or created wildlife habitat; and
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Mitigation against drought and increasing weather volatility.
Review the EQIP Fact Sheet, and contact Jared Davenport, Woodford County's 80/20 NRCS Soil Technician, with any questions.
Applications are being accepted until September 26th, 2025.
Jared Davenport, NRCS, jared.davenport@usda.gov, 859-873-3411
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