Reimbursement
Washtenaw County Farmer Cost-Share
Washtenaw County Conservation District
What you can get
No fixed award limit is published; request the estimated total project cost. District reviews competitiveness and available funds. • Eligible examples include cover crops, filter strips, pollinator habitat, water/soil/manure sampling and forest/grazing plans. No universal cost-share percentage is stated.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, Active farmers or agricultural/conservation landowners undertaking a project in Washtenaw County, Michigan
- Coverage
- MI
- Deadline & timing
- Due December 1, 2026. Applications due December 1, 2026; awards expected mid-January 2027. Eligible project period October 1, 2026–September 1, 2027; all reimbursement documentation due September 1, 2027.
- Eligibility
- One award per applicant per fiscal year. Requires complete application, aerial map, pre-project photos, and landowner consent if leasing; good standing on past projects and limited outreach/photo sharing. FAQ permits documented work installed on or after October 1. Awards reimburse documented costs after completion, with no upfront payments.
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 12, 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.