Programs & Landowner Assistance · Program details
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Working-land operators must meet applicable stewardship and other eligibility requirements and commit to additional conservation activities. NRCS evaluates the operation.
Agency and geography
USDA NRCS. Nationwide; local and project-specific conditions apply.
Assistance
- Conservation stewardship payments
- Technical assistance
Payments reflect the contract and current schedules. No award or renewal is guaranteed.
Eligible land uses
- Agricultural working lands
- Eligible private forestland
Requirements
- Existing stewardship assessment
- Additional conservation commitments
- Contract operation and maintenance
How to apply
Contact NRCS for an assessment of existing conservation and proposed activities, then complete the application and required farm and land-control records.
Application timing
Continuous application intake; confirm the relevant ranking period with NRCS.
Documentation
- Farm records
- Land-control documentation
- Current conservation activities and proposed plan
Official program and contact
Contact the administering office through the official program page below.
USDA NRCS — official program information