Grant
Colorado Soil Health Program (CSHP, formerly STAR and STAR+)
Colorado Department of Agriculture
What you can get
Delivered locally through conservation districts and other eligible entities that provide equipment grants and hands-on technical assistance; enrolled fields receive soil testing in Year 1 and Year 3 plus soil moisture probes over the multi-year grant period. Contact your conservation district or cda soil@state.co.us for current openings.
- Readiness
- Local office first
- Who can apply
- producer, Colorado farmers and ranchers, enrolled through participating local conservation districts and other CDA approved eligible entities
- Coverage
- CO
- Deadline & timing
- Recurring enrollment rounds through local conservation districts.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, Colorado farmers and ranchers, enrolled through participating local conservation districts and other CDA-approved eligible entities.
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Last verified Aug 18, 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.