Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants

Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection
Amount: Up to US $40,000
Last Updated: August 02, 2025

Summary

The Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grants, provided by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection, aim to enhance soil and water quality in Wisconsin. By funding innovative, producer-led conservation practices, the program encourages farmer participation and has significantly increased funding and project numbers since its inception. With 41 projects funded, this initiative represents a commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and effective nonpoint source pollution management.

Overview

The Department of Agriculture, Trade & Consumer Protection (DATCP) provides funding to producer-led groups that focus on nonpoint source pollution abatement activities through the Producer-Led Watershed Protection Grant Program (PLWPG). Program Goal: To improve Wisconsin's soil and water quality by supporting and advancing producer-led conservation solutions by increasing on the ground practices and farmer participation in these efforts. Grants support producer-led conservation solutions by encouraging innovation and farmer participation in on-the-ground efforts to improve Wisconsin’s soil health and water quality. Since i​ts inc​eption, the program funding has quadrupled and the number of groups has nearly tripled. There are 41 total projects that have been funded since the program's inception.

Eligibility

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