Cost-share
North Carolina Agriculture Cost Share Program (ACSP)
NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
What you can get
Reimbursement up to 75% of predetermined average cost per BMP, including incentive payments for cover crops • Ranked by local resource concerns
- Readiness
- Ready to apply
- Who can apply
- producer, landowners or renters operating a bona fide North Carolina farm for 3+ years, via local soil and water conservation districts
- Coverage
- NC
- Deadline & timing
- Rolling applications from the start of the fiscal year (July); county deadlines vary.
soil healthcover cropwater quality
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 Sep 14, 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.