Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
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Deadlines listed here are sourced from official USDA, NRCS, and FSA publications but may vary by state and are subject to change — especially given recent agency restructuring. Always confirm dates and program availability with your local USDA service center before planning your application.
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Funding Amount
Varies widely; partner-driven projects
Deadline (most states)
Rolling / Open year-round
Farmers join RCPP through an approved partner project in their area. Some states have set FY2027 producer ranking dates (listed below). The FY2026 partner proposal deadline was Aug. 24, 2026.
Last checked September 24, 2026 against the official source.
About This Program
Partners with organizations to deliver conservation across whole regions. Individual farmers participate through partner projects.
Who's Eligible
- ✓ Eligible partners (conservation districts, nonprofits, state agencies)
- ✓ Farmers participate through partners
Deadlines by State
This program has different dates in different states. Check yours below:
| State | Deadline |
|---|---|
| New York | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| New Jersey | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 18, 2026 |
| North Dakota | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 18, 2026 |
| Wisconsin | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 18, 2026 |
| South Dakota | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: September 29, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: October 1, 2026 |
| Montana | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: October 2, 2026 |
| Georgia | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: October 9, 2026 |
| Virginia | October 30, 2026 |
| Maryland | November 13, 2026 |
| Alabama | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Alaska | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Arizona | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Arkansas | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| California | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Colorado | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Connecticut | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Delaware | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Florida | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Hawaii | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Idaho | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Illinois | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Indiana | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Iowa | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Kansas | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Kentucky | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Louisiana | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Maine | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Massachusetts | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Michigan | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Minnesota | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Mississippi | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Missouri | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Nebraska | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Nevada | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| New Hampshire | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| New Mexico | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| North Carolina | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Ohio | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Oklahoma | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Oregon | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Rhode Island | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| South Carolina | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Tennessee | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Texas | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Utah | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Vermont | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Washington | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| West Virginia | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
| Wyoming | Next window not announced yet. Last deadline: August 24, 2026 |
Get reminded about this deadline
We'll email you once, about two weeks before this program's next deadline, plus one email a month with the deadlines for your state.
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