Applying For Conservation Programs
For the person who has never applied for a federal agricultural program, the
conservation application process used by NRCS may seem confusing. The
information provided on this page and on other pages within this website are to
provide a roadmap for those new to federal conservation programs.
Several steps must be completed during the conservation program application
process before applying for a specific conservation program offered by NRCS,
like the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). These steps vary
depending on the type of applicant. The following are a few
definitions that might be helpful in the application process.
- Applicant – the eligible individual or entity that completes the
application paperwork for federal farm program assistance and identifies
land to be enrolled in the program. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
identification number used by the applicant will be used to generate any
IRS-1099’s for the contract. The IRS identification number could be an
employee identification number (EIN) or social security number (SSN).
- Individual – any individual who controls the enrolled land and
uses their personal social security number (SSN) to apply for conservation
program assistance.
- Entity – any partnership, joint venture, corporation (limited
liability or other), estate, trust, non-profit association or group, or unit
of state or local government that controls the enrolled land and uses an
employee identification number (EIN) or social security number (SSN) to
apply for conservation program assistance.
Instructions for conservation program application by type of applicant.
What's Next?
For questions about conservation program applications, contact:
Mark Smith
Assistant State Conservationist for Programs
614-255-2474
Last Modified:
11/09/2009
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