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Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

USDA NRCS

Funding Amount

$1,500 – $40,000/year

Default Deadline

Friday, May 29, 2026

About This Program

Annual payments for maintaining and improving existing conservation systems. Rewards farmers already doing good stewardship.

Who's Eligible

  • ✓ Farmers
  • ✓ Ranchers
  • ✓ Forest landowners with existing conservation efforts
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