Cost-share
Taos SWCD Individual Acequia Cost-Share Program
Taos Soil and Water Conservation District
What you can get
85% of the lowest bid, subject to allocation cap. • Up to $4,500 for projects benefiting at least ten irrigated acres; $2,250 for less than ten acres. • Groups have a separate higher-priority program; this listing covers individuals. Applicant covers costs beyond approved allocation.
- Readiness
- Local office first
- Who can apply
- producer, Individual owners actively farming or grazing irrigated private land within Taos County, excluding the Town of Taos, public land and tribal land.
- Coverage
- NM
- Deadline & timing
- Due December 31, 2026. Applications accepted all year during district business hours, in July1-December31 and January1-June30 batches. The current batch ends December31,2026; review occurs during the following six months. This is not a guaranteed award date.
- Eligibility
- Supply acequia name, irrigated acreage and crop information. Prior district cost-share participants must wait at least one full year. Site visit, approval, design, bids and final inspection required.
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.