Environmental Quality Incentives Program

The current cut-off date for EQIP applications is January 15, 2010. Applications are accepted year-round, but are ranked and funded once each year.

The Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) is a voluntary program that provides technical and financial assistance to agricultural producers and forest land owners who want to improve and protect the condition of soil, water, air, plants and animals.

NRCS will provide financial compensation for part of the cost of establishing and maintaining conservation practices that are necessary for improving the natural resources on your land.

Examples of EQIP projects in Massachusetts include solving wastewater management issues on Mapleline Farm and installing a manure storage facility on Morven Allen's organic dairy farm.

• Current application materials, a list of eligible conservation practices and payment rates are on the application materials & documents page.
• Please contact your local NRCS office to start the planning and application process.

Last modified: 11/17/2009