NRCS Payment Limitations Updated And Reminder Of Application Dates

Fiscal year 2025 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) contracts will not be subject to payment limitations identified in the 2018 Farm Bill. However, the regulatory contract limitations still apply in 2025. Producers are encouraged to apply for conservation assistance even if they have reached their 2018 Farm Bill payment limitation.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Montana is now accepting applications for the EQIP, CSP, Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE), and Agricultural Land Easements (ALE).

There are several dates to be aware of for the current funding cycle of these programs.

EQIP: Oct. 25, 2024

RCPP Entity Held Easements: Nov. 1, 2024

ALE Farm Bill: Nov. 29, 2024

WRE Farm Bill: Nov. 1, 2024

CSP Classic: Dec. 27, 2024

NRCS accepts conservation program applications year-round; however, applications for the next funding consideration must be submitted by the application batching dates listed. Applications made after those dates will be considered in the next funding cycle. Additional information is available on the Montana NRCS website.

Visit http://www.mt.nrcs.usda.gov and scroll down to State Programs and Initiatives. Or contact your local USDA service center.