Grant Name:             Conservation Stewardship Program
Deadline:                   Continuous Sign-ups
Funding:                    NTE $40,000/year for 5 years
Agency:                     Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Description:
NRCS will provide financial and technical assistance to eligible producers to conserve and enhance soil, water, air, and related natural resources on their land. Eligible lands include cropland, grassland, prairie land, improved pastureland, rangeland, nonindustrial private forest lands, agricultural land under the jurisdiction of an Indian tribe, and other private agricultural land (including cropped woodland, marshes, and agricultural land used for the production of livestock) on which resource concerns related to agricultural production could be addressed. Participation in the program is voluntary.

Webpage Link:  www.nrcs.usda.gov/new_csp
For more information contact:
Flathead County, Angel Rosario, 406-752-4242 ext. 104; angel.rosario@mt.usda.gov
Lincoln County, Kirk Sullivan, 406-296-7152 kirk.sullivan@mt.usda.gov
Sanders County, Don Feist, 406-826-3701; don.feist@mt.usda.gov

Grant Name:             Farm Storage and Facility Loan Program
Deadline:                   None Announced
Funding:                    Maximum $500,000
Agency:                     Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Description:
Low interest financing for producers of eligible commodities to build or upgrade farm storage and handling facilities.

Webpage Link:  www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/fsfl_09.pdf
For more information contact: Flathead/Lincoln County FSA Office 406-752-4242

Grant Name:             Farm Service Agency Loans
Deadline:                   None Announced
Funding:                    Maximum $300,000
Agency:                     Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Description:
Low interest loans for land, livestock and other agricultural purposes including loans for beginning farmers and ranchers.

Webpage Link:  www.fsa.usda.gov/Internet/FSA_File/farm_loan_09.pdf
For more information contact: Lake County FSA Office 406-676-2811