Cost-share
Upper Yakima River Water Supply and Fish Habitat Improvements RCPP
Kittitas County Conservation District and USDA NRCS
What you can get
Financial and technical assistance through NRCS land-management contracts covers a portion of approved conservation-practice costs. No universal producer cap or rate is posted. The announced $17.4 million is project funding, not an individual award.
- Readiness
- Local office first
- Who can apply
- producer, Farmers, ranchers and landowners with eligible land in Kittitas County, Washington, particularly irrigated properties affecting riparian, wetland or floodplain habitat
- Coverage
- WA
- Deadline & timing
- Due November 30, 2026. FY2027 signup October 19-November 30, 2026. No submission time stated. Contact Kittitas County Conservation District and complete USDA/FSA eligibility requirements before the cutoff. Applications are ranked; assistance is subject to funds.
- Eligibility
- Applicants must establish USDA customer records, meet FSA/NRCS eligibility and be within the project area. Practices can include on-farm irrigation efficiency, fish screens/passage, livestock fencing/water and riparian habitat improvements.
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.