Many federal, state and local cost-sharing programs and grant programs operate throughout the US to encourage conservation and land stewardship. Brief information about certain various programs is available at links below. Landowners or managers should check with their local Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) or local government authorities for program specifics.  

EQIP- Environmental Quality Improvement Program

CSP - Conservation Stewardship Program

FPP/WLI - Farmland Preservation and Working Lands Initiative

DATCP-SWRM - Soil & Water Resource Management

MALWEG - Multi-Agency Land and Water Education Grant

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