Cost share program
The Deer Creek-Sugar Creek Project has two funding options with more than $600,000 in cost share funding available for eligible conservation practice implementation within the Deer Creek-Sugar Creek Watershed.
View the map to learn if you are eligible! Landowners or operators within the Deer Creek-Sugar Creek Drainage (black outline) are eligible for CRP or EQIP funding. Additionally, landowners in watershed critical areas (yellow highlight) are eligible to apply for cost share funding to implement best management practices which will reduce nitrogen, phosphorus, sediment and pathogen in runoff.
Approved applicants will receive up to 75% of the installation cost. Practices will be installed according to NRCS standards and must be approved by the Deer Creek-Sugar Creek Technical Review Committee or NRCS staff depending on the funding program. The Technical Review Committee includes local District Conservationist as well as IN State Department of Agriculture, Purdue Extension and Soil and Water Conservation District staff. Practices installed in advance of submitting an application, receiving approval and signing a project contract are not eligible for cost share funds. All funds are provided on a reimbursement basis.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Funding Areas Map - To be eligible for cost share funding, your proposed project area must be located 50% or more within the drainage boundary (black outline). A special funding pool is available for those located in the yellow area.
Special Funding Pool (yellow highlight)
Contact your county NRCS, SWCD, and/or ISDA staff to learn more about these funding programs.