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Wisconsin Pollinator Habitat Kit Program
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
What you can get
In-kind native plant plugs or prairie seed kit • No cash award; kit plus technical guidance on planning, site prep, planting, and stewardship.
- Readiness
- Prep docs first
- Who can apply
- producer, other, Wisconsin farmers, community food initiatives
- Coverage
- WI
- Deadline & timing
- Official page: proposals for the 2026 habitat kit season are open until funding has been exhausted; proposals must be submitted at least 3 months before the expected planting date.
- Eligibility
- Projects can range from 400 square feet up to 2 acres; projects larger than 2,000 square feet are recommended to use seed instead of plugs. Not available for residential gardens. Applicants must be located in Wisconsin. Online proposal form requires site details and photos/diagrams; eligible applicants complete a Habitat Plan and phone interview and sign a Project Partner Collaborative Agreement. Kits are limited and requests are expected to exceed supply.
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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 Oct 12, 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.