NRCS California’s Conservation Funding Assistance Deadline for Producers
USDA-NRCS in California is announcing the cutoff dates for receiving applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).
DAVIS, Calif., October 2, 2026 – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in California is announcing the cutoff dates for receiving applications for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). Interested applicants for RCPP Classic Land Management and Easement projects should apply no later than the application deadlines listed below, for the application to be considered for the 2027 RCPP Classic program cycle.
*For Project 4319 only: In FY2027, there will be a payment cap on practice code 646. Seasonal Water Management for Wildlife. Each contract awarded containing this practice will have a $100,000.00 per year limit for all instances of this practice.
RCPP Classic projects are implemented using NRCS contracts and easements with producers and landowners, in collaboration with project partners. Each RCPP Project has a specific geographic area of focus and joins partner resources and NRCS financial assistance to address identified resource priorities. By leveraging collective resources and collaborating on common goals, RCPP demonstrates the power of public-private partnerships in delivering results for agriculture and conservation.
For more information, please visit nrcs.usda.gov or contact your local USDA Service Center.
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