Funding rounds are closed as this fiscal year comes to an end, but the next round of funding will open in July 1, 2023. SCC encourages counties and CDs to use this time to put projects into CPDS so that they are ready-to-go for the first review by the committee on July 11.

Please remember that all projects awarded during this fiscal year 2023 must be completed by June 30, 2023. Projects that are not wholly finished by then cannot be reimbursed.

This next round of funding will provide an opportunity for on-the-ground conservation projects that protect the five critical areas (including salmon habitat) while maintaining agricultural viability. Complete details are available in the VSP Guidelines and tips for successful VSP project proposals - Oct. 2022.

At the SCC May Commission meeting, the commission supported an increase in the landowner cost share cap in the 2023-25 biennium from $50,000 to $100,000. More details will be coming from the SCC financial department in July.

Examples of funded proposals have included projects such as: waste transfer, pumping plants, fencing, heavy-use areas, waste storage facilities, riparian forest buffers, trails and walkways, roof runoff structures, sprinkler systems, access control, irrigation system/micro irrigation, livestock pipelines, tree/shrub site preparation, wetland enhancements, livestock water facilities, drainage ditch coverings, and more.

Notice of successful funding awards can take up to 3-5 business days to reach project applicants (committee meets first Tues. of the month). Please make sure the correct contact person and email is listed in CPDS for the project. Please also confirm that the contact person is someone at either the county or the conservation district, and not the landowner. 

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