NRCS VPA-HIP FY2026 Grants: Funding for State and Tribal Public Access and Habitat Incentives
NRCS will award up to $52 million in competitive grants to state and Tribal governments to build or improve programs that encourage private landowners to voluntarily open land for public hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-related recreation. Projects can last up to 3 years, with awards up to $3 million, and as much as 25% of funds may support wildlife habitat improvements on enrolled access …
NRCS is announcing the availability of up to $52 million in Voluntary Public Access-Habitat Incentive Program (VPA-HIP) funding through One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), Public Law 119-21 to create or enhance state and Tribal government programs that encourage owners and operators of privately…
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