Cost-Share Programs

Cost Share Policy: All applications MUST BE APPROVED before starting your project. All producers applying for cost-share through the CPNRD must be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the NRD’s programs.  Videos on best management practices.

Local NRCS Offices (Ext. 3)
Central City  (308) 946-30351     Grand Island  (308) 395-8586     Kearney  (308) 237-3118      Lexington  (308) 324-6314     Osceola  (402) 747-2461

Natural Resources Conservation Service FY Summary for CPNRD Field Offices
Central City –114 contracts -$640,274 including 22,832.7 acres
Grand Island –35 contracts -$313,969.59 including 3,946.8 acres
Kearney –15 contracts -$375,729.89 including 3,956.4 acres
Lexington –34 contracts -$816,820.05 including 8,660.6 acres
Program Funding
* Water Conservation: $1,080,287.53 (43 contracts/4,383.6 acres)
* Grazing Lands: $164,253 (9 contracts/3,026.8 acres)
* Soil Health: $823,329 (144 contracts/30,727.9 acres)
* Forestry: $61,696 (2 contracts/1,204.4 acres)

Cost Share Booklet (PDF)

Descriptions and applications for all cost-share programs offered through the Nebraska Soil & Water Conservation Program and the Central Platte NRD.

NSWCP/CPNRD Cost Share Programs

BOOKLET PAGE #	COST SHARE PROGRAMS	APPLICATIONS/DESCRIPTIONS
1	Central Platte NRD Cost Share Programs	List of Programs
2	Nebraska Soil & Water Conservation Programs & Central Platte NRD Cost Share Programs	List of Practices
3	Explanation of Compliance Sheet | Approval Letter Example for Cost Share	Explanation
4-5	NSWCP (State funds) Terms for irrigation water management & drip irrigation systems	NSWCP Eligible Practices
6-12	NSWCP Eligible Practices: Terrace systems Underground outlets Water impoundment dams Grade stabilization structures Tailwater recovery pits Diversions Water & Sediment control basins Livestock water dugouts Pasture planting Range seeding Critical area planting (grass) Windbreaks Return pipe/recovery pits Planned grazing Surge valves Windbreak renovation Irrigation water management Streambank stabilization Repair of practices Brush management	NSWCP Eligible Practices
13	Flow Meter Cost Share Program	Purpose Application
14	Streambank Stabilization Cost Share Program	Purpose Application
15	Well Decommissioning Cost Share Program	Purpose Application
16	Center Pivot Incentive- Purpose of Cost Share & Program Specifications | Continuous Sign-Up Information	Purpose Application
18	Tree Planting & Weed Barrier Guidelines Tree Planting Plan	Purpose Sales Tax Exemption Form 13
19	Acceptance Letter Example	Example
20	Urban Forestry Program	Purpose Application
22	Prescribed Burn Cost Share Program	Purpose Application
23	WILD Nebraska	Purpose
24	Corners for Wildlife	Purpose Agreement Plan
25	Buffer Strips | Description & Guidelines | Ranking Points Calculation	Purpose Contract Application
30	Buffer Strip Program Description & Guidelines|Ranking Points Calculation	Program Application
31	Buffer Strip Application	Buffer S AppPage 31
32	Buffer Strip Ranking Point Calculations	BufferS Ranking Page 32
35	Prescribed Burn Application	Application
37	Well Decommissioning Application (Funding change made July 2013)	Application
38	NSWCP Application/Payment Claim	Agreement
39	NSWCP Planned Grazing System Justification	Application
40	NSWCP Irrigation Water Management Practice	Agreement
41	W-9 Form- Request for Taxpayer ID Number Certification | General Instructions	W-9 Form
46	Tree Guidelines	Guidelines
47	Tree & Weed Barrier Costs	Charges
49	Ground Preparation	Ground Preparation
58	Central Basin CREP Program | Buffer Strip Payment Calculation	Contract Application
62	Phragmites Cost Share Program	Purpose Application
64	Streambank Stabilization Program	Application
65	Soil Moisture Sensor Program | Compliance Form	Purpose Application
68	Cover Crop Program	Purpose Application
70	Groundwater Quality Management Program Requirements (Chart)	Chart
71	Grazing Deferment Program	Purpose
72	Grazing Deferment Application	Application
73	Burn Preparation Application	CS Burn Prep App
74	Burn Preparation Information	CS Burn Prep Description
Table of Contents	Table of Contents

 

Funds are also available in the following federally funded programs: Buffer Strips, WILD Nebraska, and Corners for Wildlife (center pivots only, funded by Pheasants Forever.) For a complete list of other federally funded programs available, contact your local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).

Additional Resources:

– Nebraska Extension: https://disaster.unl.edu/covid-19        – Nebraska Department of Environment & Energy: http://deq.ne.gov/NDEQProg.nsf/onWeb/COVID 
– Nebraska Department of Agriculture: https://nda.nebraska.gov/COVID-19/index.html               – How to Use Microsoft Teams to Meet with USDA Service Center Staff

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