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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…

Funding Source

Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service

Awards & funding

Total Funding: $52M
Award Ceiling: $3M
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

State government

Dates

Open Date: April 24, 2026
Close Date: June 8, 2026

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