NRCS New Hampshire Announces FY2026 Application Round 2 Batching Date for Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

DOVER, N.H., APRIL 13, 2026​ - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New Hampshire announced an application cutoff date of Friday, May 15, 2026, to be considered for the second round of funding under the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) in for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 in the Granite State.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis; however, NRCS selects applications for funding periodically throughout batching periods with specific cutoff dates. These cutoff dates are necessary for the agency to assess and rank applications against each other for funding, based on their potential conservation impact. The cutoff date is Friday, May 15, 2026. Applications received after this date will be held and considered for subsequent funding announcements available, as funding permits.

Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

The CSP offers technical and financial assistance to help agricultural and forest producers increase their level of conservation by compensating for their commitment to take their conservation activities to the next level. CSP offers opportunities for participants to expand and build upon their existing conservation, by adding additional activities and enhancements to their operation, all while maintaining a baseline level of conservation. It also gives producers an opportunity to explore and adopt new technologies or management techniques.

How to Apply

Submit application at your local NRCS Service Center. All applications are competitive and are ranked based on national, state, and locally identified resource priorities, and overall conservation benefits to the environment. Applications received after Friday, May 15, 2026, will be automatically considered in the next batching period.

More Information

To learn more about NRCS programs, producers can contact their local USDA Service Center. Producers can also apply for NRCS programs, manage conservation plans and contracts, and view and print conservation maps by logging into their farmers.gov account. If you don't have an account, sign up today.

For 90 years, NRCS has helped farmers, ranchers and forestland owners make investments in their operations and local communities to improve the quality of our air, water, soil, and wildlife habitat. NRCS uses the latest science and technology to help keep working lands working, boost agricultural economies, and increase the competitiveness of American agriculture. NRCS provides one-on-one, personalized advice and financial assistance and works with producers to help them reach their goals through voluntary, incentive-based conservation programs. For more information, visit nrcs.usda.gov.

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