Cost-share
St. Johns River Water Management District Agricultural Cost-Share
St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)
What you can get
Up to 75% • Up to $250,000 annually; related entities share a cap per linked overview • Engineering, design, construction and implementation; applicant pays maintenance.
- Readiness
- Local office first
- Who can apply
- producer, Farmers, growers and ranchers with projects primarily inside SJRWMD boundaries in Florida.
- Coverage
- FL
- Deadline & timing
- Applications accepted year-round, first-come subject to funds and Governing Board approval. Only expenses after both parties sign the contract qualify for reimbursement. Current page links a FY25-26 application and FY23-24 overview; confirm current forms with staff.
- Eligibility
- Current application requires at least three years owning/managing this or a similar farm, FDACS BMP enrollment, legal land control, regulatory compliance and requested monitoring. New production areas excluded except surface-water projects. Consumptive-use permits may need modification; flow meter required. Source: Match requirement: At least 25% paid by applicant; combined cost-share funding cannot exceed 75% per current application..
water qualitynutrient management
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 Nov 5, 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.