Upcoming NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program Ranking Dates

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) accepts applications for its conservation programs, such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), on a continuous basis. However, to be considered for funding within a specific fiscal year, applications must be submitted by state-specific ranking dates. These dates are determined by each state’s NRCS office and can vary annually.

State ProgramRanking DatesStateProgramRanking Dates
AlabamaEQIP1-Nov-24MontanaEQIP25-Oct-24
AlaskaEQIP14-Mar-25NebraskaEQIP15-Nov-24
ArizonaEQIPJanuary 10, 2025; February 10, 2025; March 7, 2025NevadaEQIP30-Jan-25;
28-Feb-25;
13-Mar-25;
13- Jun-25;
14-Aug-25
ArkansasEQIPNovember 18, 2024New HampshireEQIPMarch 28, 2025;
April 18, 2025
CaliforniaEQIPJanuary 31, 2025New Jersey EQIP18-Oct-24
ColoradoEQIPFebruary 7, 2025New MexicoEQIP28-Feb-25
Connecticut EQIPFebruary 7, 2025New YorkEQIP1-Nov-24
DelawareEQIPMarch 14, 2025;
May 16, 2025
North CarolinaEQIP1-Nov-24
Florida EQIP1-Nov-24North DakotaEQIPFebruary 14, 2025; March 14, 2025;
April 11, 2025
GeorgiaEQIP13-Dec-24OhioEQIP31-Jan-25
HawaiiEQIPJanuary 31, 2025OklahomaEQIP1-Nov-24
IdahoEQIPMarch 7, 2025;
April 4, 2025
OregonEQIP2024
IllinoisEQIP28-Feb-25PennsylvaniaEQIP1-Nov-24
IndianaEQIPFebruary 7, 2025Rhode IslandEQIPJanuary 10, 2025;
June 6, 2025
Iowa EQIPApril 4, 2025South CarolinaEQIP4-Oct-24
KansasEQIP18-Apr-25South DakotaEQIP1-Nov-24
KentuckyEQIP18-Oct-24TennesseeEQIP15-Nov-24
LouisianaEQIPMarch 14, 2025TexasEQIP8-Nov-24
MaineEQIPContinuous; August 22, 2025 (FY26)UtahEQIPMarch 7, 2025;
June 27, 2025
Maryland EQIPFebruary 7, 2025VermontEQIPContinuous;
August 22, 2025 (FY26)
MassachusettsEQIPApril 11, 2025Virginia EQIP11-Oct-24
MichiganEQIP15-Nov-24WashingtonEQIP22-Oct-24
MinnesotaEQIP6-Sep-24West VirginiaEQIP1-Nov-24
MississippiEQIP1-Nov-24WisconsinEQIP1-Nov-24
MissouriEQIP24-Jan-25

Please note that some of these dates have already passed. States will dates that have passed will update, but that information was not available at the time this was written. For the most current and state-specific ranking dates, it’s recommended to contact your local NRCS office or visit the NRCS website.


NRCS Ranking Dates


Additionally, while applications are accepted year-round, submitting them by the specified ranking dates ensures consideration for the current funding cycle. Applications received after these dates may be deferred to the next funding period.
For personalized assistance and to confirm the most accurate and up-to-date information, please reach out to your local NRCS office.


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