Deadline: 2-May-22
Led by the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee, in coordination with the Department of Agriculture and Markets, the goal of the Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control Program is to reduce and or prevent the nonpoint source contribution from agricultural activities in watersheds across the state.
The program utilizes the Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) framework and provides cost-share funds through Soil and Water Conservation Districts for activities, plans and the implementation of Best Management Practices (BMPs) Systems, as defined in Section 3 of the Soil and Water Conservation Districts Law.
Program funds are available for nonpoint source abatement and control projects that plan (AEM Tier III) or implement (AEM Tier IV) Agricultural Best Management Practice Systems on New York State farms. All projects must consist of activities that will reduce, abate, control, or prevent nonpoint source pollution originating from agricultural sources. Applications must be for ONE of the following: planning activities (AEM Tier III), OR implementation (AEM Tier IV).
Funding Information
The State Committee has made available approximately $13 million for Round 28 competitive projects. Funding was appropriated in the State Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget.
Eligible Projects
Applicants must propose to do ONE of the following:
- conduct planning activities (AEM Tier III) OR
- implement (AEM Tier IV) Agricultural BMP Systems.
Eligibility Criteria
- Proposals for funding will be accepted from Soil and Water Conservation Districts, or a group of Districts acting jointly.
- Groups of Districts acting jointly should submit one application with one district assuming lead sponsorstatus.
- It will be the lead sponsor’s responsibility to ensure the project is completed and necessary reports are accepted and filed with the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee.
For more information, visit Department of Agriculture and Markets.
For more information, visit https://agriculture.ny.gov/soil-and-water/rfp-0257-agricultural-non-point-source-pollution-abatement-and-control-program-round