Cost-share
Agricultural Pollution Abatement Cost Share Program
Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Soil and Water Conservation (with local SWCDs)
What you can get
Cost-share on eligible BMPs, paid after an approved application and inspected installation; based on the least expensive acceptable practice • Up to $50,000 per person per year (waivable by the Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission). When other public funds are involved, combined public funds may not exceed 75% of practice cost (OAC 901:13-1-14). Eligible practices include manure storage/treatment, critical area seeding and fencing, off-stream watering, stream crossings, roofing/gutters, diversions, grass waterways, WASCOBs, erosion control structures, composting facilities, heavy use pads, drainage water management structures.
- Readiness
- Local office first
- Who can apply
- producer, Ohio landowners and farm operators (owner or operator) installing practices needed to control manure discharges or excess soil erosion; contact the county SWCD
- Coverage
- OH
- Deadline & timing
- No application window published; design plans must be approved before installation. Contact county SWCD or ODA-DSWC (614-265-6610).
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.