Cost-share
Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program (AgWRAP)
North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Soil and Water Conservation (NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission via local SWCDs)
What you can get
75 • Reimbursement of up to 75% of a predetermined average cost or actual cost, up to a cost cap for each BMP installed; applicant covers 25% (may include existing material and labor) • Water quantity/efficiency BMPs: agricultural pond repair/retrofit, agricultural pond sediment removal, agricultural water storage and/or collection systems, agricultural water supply/reuse ponds, baseflow interceptors, conservation irrigation conversion, livestock water storage and water supply wells. Funds split between general District Allocations and a Regional Application Process for larger projects; FY27 district allocations and cost list posted.
- Readiness
- Local office first
- Who can apply
- producer, North Carolina landowners or renters operating a bona fide farm for more than one year, applying through their local Soil and Water Conservation District; applicant must make less than $250,000, or if more, 75% or more of income must come from agricultural operations
- Coverage
- NC
- Deadline & timing
- Apply through the county SWCD; funding allocated per state fiscal year (FY27 = July 2026-June 2027). District-level sign-up periods vary.
- Eligibility
- North Carolina landowners or renters operating a bona fide farm for more than one year. Official page requires income below $250,000; for applicants above $250,000 annually, at least 75% must come from agriculture. Contact the county SWCD for local prioritization, sign-up period and BMP cap.
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.