USDA-NRCS VT Conservation Planning Funds Available

USDA-NRCS Vermont has approved the opportunity for $75,000 in federal funds focused on expanding access to high-quality, upfront conservation planning, to be spent in a Local Funding Pools for residents of the White River and Ottauquechee Conservation Districts in fiscal year 2026! This funding pool is based on priorities identified in our community's Local Working Group Report, viewable here, which identifies a clear goal of strengthening whole-farm planning, supporting Technical Service Providers (TSPs), and growing Vermont’s conservation workforce.  

Please see our website for more information on how to apply

For growers outside of our District, please see the attached flyer for info on other Conservation District's Local Funding Pools.

All USDA-NRCS applications for 2026 are due by August 22, 2025.