Federally Funded Conservation Programs

The following are federally funded conservation programs listed in alphabetical order.  Click on each link to find out how the program may benefit conservation on your land.

This website provides a quick reference to federal conservation programs available. While financial assistance to plan and implement practices on private lands is never guaranteed, the federal government does offer some incentive programs. The programs vary in eligibility requirements and the specific types of practices encouraged. The agency listed as administering the program is the best source for current information on a program. For the landowner who has patience, these programs are often very helpful in getting the technical and financial assistance needed to get started.

• Agricultural Management Assistance Program (AMA)
• Conservation on Private Grazing Lands (CPGL)
• Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP)
• Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
• Conservation Security Program (CSP)
• Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTA)
• Continuous Conservation Reserve Program (CCRP)
• Debt for Nature Program (DFN)
• Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
• Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP)
• Farmable Wetlands Program (FWP)
• Forest Legacy Program (FLP)
• Forest Stewardship Program (FSP)
• Forestland Enhancement Program (FLEP)
• Grassland Reserve Program (GRP)
• Partners for Fish and Wildlife (PFW)
• Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP)
• Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP)