Grant
Wisconsin Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants
Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP)
What you can get
Up to $40,000 per group for on-farm demonstration, outreach, and conservation practices.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, co op, nonprofit
- Coverage
- WI
- Deadline & timing
- Due September 15, 2026. OPEN: applications for the 2027 grants are due September 15, 2026. Groups of at least five farmers in the same or adjacent watersheds, each farm with $6,000 gross farm revenue last year or $18,000 over three years, partnered with a county land conservation department, UW-Extension, WI DNR, or a nonprofit. Up to $40,000 per group from a $1 million pool.
- Eligibility
- Eligible applicants: producer, co-op, nonprofit. Match requirement: Matching funds encouraged..
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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.