Soil & Water Conservation District

Cost Share Funds Now Available

The Craven Soil and Water Conservation District is now accepting applications for participation in the following Conservation Cost Share Programs;

• North Carolina Agricultural Cost Share Program
• North Carolina Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program
• North Carolina Community Conservation Assistance Program
• North Carolina Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program

How To Apply:

• Complete a “Pre-Application Form” (printable)
  • Hardcopy applications are available at the Craven SWCD office upon request.

Batching Periods:

• Initial Batching Period (July 1st through August 31st)
  • Applications received during this time will be ranked using a Ranking Form approved for the particular program of interest.  Applications receiving the highest points will be funded first.
• Subsequent Batching Periods (Monthly)
  • If all available funds are not used during the initial batching period, recurring monthly batching periods will be open until all remaining funds are contracted.

If you have any questions please call 252-633-0397 or stop by the Craven SWCD office located in the Craven County Agricultural Building (302 Industrial Drive, New Bern, NC 28562).

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Pre-Application Form