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Seed A Legacy Pollinator Habitat Program
The Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund
What you can get
In-kind seed • Projects from 2-25 acres receive seed at no cost; larger projects receive seed at a reduced rate depending on acreage.
- Readiness
- Ready to apply
- Who can apply
- producer, other, landowners, land managers (2+ acres)
- Coverage
- IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NE, ND, OH, PA, SD, WI
- Deadline & timing
- Official page gives no application deadline or season; applicants fill out an interest form and the Fund follows up by email if the land qualifies. Program is for new projects on fully prepared sites.
- Eligibility
- Projects must be 2 or more acres and new projects on fully prepared sites; participants commit to managing the habitat for at least 5 years. Projects from 2-25 acres receive seed at no cost; larger projects receive seed at a reduced rate.
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Optional expert service · $249
Turn program research into an application package.
An eligibility screen for one farm, a shortlist of up to three relevant programs, and draft practice justifications and a document checklist for one selected application. Delivered within 7 business days after intake.
Last verified Oct 31, 2026. Always confirm current terms and deadlines on the official site before applying.
Plan your next step
Run a quick soil assessment or ask an agronomist how this program fits your fields.