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Agricultural BMP Cost Share Program

FDACS Office of Agricultural Water PolicyNo deadline listedUp to $150,000

Summary

Florida agricultural producers with an active Notice of Intent to implement agricultural BMPs can be reimbursed 75-90% of project cost (up to $150,000) for equipment and projects implementing adopted best management practices, such as precision fertilizer equipment and conservation tillage tools. Rolling applications; dairy applicants need a current nutrient management plan.

About this grant

FDACS's Office of Agricultural Water Policy repays agricultural producers for equipment and projects that put adopted agricultural best management practices (BMPs) in place, such as precision fertilizer equipment and conservation tillage tools. It pays at least 75% of project cost, or 80% or 90% if the producer agrees to share project data for two or four years, usually capped at $150,000 per approved project. FDACS funds eligible projects continuously until the money is committed and reviews complete applications in the order received.

Who can apply

  • Individuals
  • For-profit companies

Agricultural operation with an active Notice of Intent to Implement Agricultural BMPs (NOI) for the project property

Property in production for at least one year before applying, whether owned or rented

Implementation Verification site visit within the past two years, or BMP enrollment within the last 15 months

Must disclose any past or current compliance or enforcement actions

Dairy applicants need a current nutrient management plan

Project must carry out a BMP checklist item from a manual adopted in Title 5M, F.A.C., and must not already be 100% funded by another grant

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Agriculture
  • Environment
  • Water

Money can be used for

  • Equipment
  • Infrastructure
  • Technical assistance

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