Payment program
Grassland Conservation Reserve Program
USDA Farm Service Agency
What you can get
Cost-share assistance may be available for approved conservation practices • Annual rental payments under a 10- to 15-year contract • The 2026 competitive signup closed May 29, 2026. Keep this program saved and verify the next announced enrollment window with FSA.
- Readiness
- Ready to apply
- Who can apply
- producer
- Coverage
- Available nationwide
- Deadline & timing
- Due May 29, 2026. The 2026 signup closed May 29, 2026. FSA announces future competitive signup dates on the official program page.
- Eligibility
- Agricultural producers and private landowners with eligible grassland, rangeland, or pastureland may submit an offer during an announced signup. Participants can generally continue grazing, forage or seed harvest, and habitat management under an approved conservation plan.
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Last verified Aug 18, 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.