Cost-share
Bakken Development and Working Lands Program III (BDWLP)
North Dakota Natural Resources Trust
What you can get
75% cost-share on fencing (NRCS rates) and water developments (actual costs, wells up to 400 ft); extra 25% (ND Wildlife Federation, Dunn & McKenzie) or 15% (ND Game and Fish, other counties) for land enrolled in PLOTS 5+ years; 10-year agreements • 2024 flier: 'Financial and Technical Assistance to Increase Resiliency of Ranch Land'; funded by a grant through the North Dakota Outdoor Heritage Fund.
- Readiness
- Ready to apply
- Who can apply
- producer, Landowners/ranchers in 23 western North Dakota oil producing counties
- Coverage
- ND
- Deadline & timing
- No deadline published; contact Jesse Beckers, (701) 223-8501, jesse@naturalresourcestrust.com.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, Landowners/ranchers in 23 western North Dakota oil-producing counties.
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.