FY 2023 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) EQIP and CSP Deadline Extended

NRCS Kentucky just (3/30/23) extended the IRA-EQIP and IRA-CSP sign-up period until April 21, 2023.  Although the extended opportunity is open to all applicants, this 21-day extension to accept applications is being offered to ensure under-served communities have been provided the time and information they need in order to participate in this FY 2023 IRA funding opportunity.  KWOA is helping get the word out to woodland owners. See November 2022 post on the here for background information. IRA provides additional funds to be administered through existing NRCS programs following the same program policy and rules.  The main difference is that the IRA contracts will be limited to include only those practices identified (by NRCS) to provide climate related benefits.  Contact your local NRCS office to see if you are eligible and apply for program cost-share; find your local office at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/contact/find-a-service-center