Ag Plan Reimbursement Program

PACD was awarded a $1,000,000 grant from the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission (SCC) to offer an Ag Plan Reimbursement Program for Conservation Districts over the course of two years.

Applications for farming operations in the Delaware, Ohio, and Chesapeake Bay watersheds are now being accepted on an ongoing basis. Priority is given to ag plans being developed for either a preserved farm or acres that are being considered for easement sale through the Farmland Preservation Program. New application forms and other information about the program can be found below.

Timeline:

• Applications will be accepted on an ongoing, first come, first served basis. The application deadline is June 30, 2026 or until all funds are spent, whichever comes first.
• Final Report Deadline: October 1, 2026

Plans eligible for reimbursement include:

• New or updated Manure Management Plans
• New or updated Agricultural Erosion and Sediment Control Plans (Ag E&S Plans)
• New or updated Act 38 Nutrient Management Plans or NRCS 590 plans
• New or updated Conservation Plans  

A 20% match will be required from the landowner/operator.

Education and outreach, office supplies, and time for data entry, reporting, and admin can be reimbursed up to 20% the amount of the total plan reimbursement.

• • Guidelines
  • Application (Word) Complete the application in Word and return it via email to Molly Burns at mburns@pacd.org.
  • Checklist for Ag Plan Reimbursement Program
  • Final Report Template (Word)
  • Ag E&S Plan Administrative Completeness Review Guide (Word)
  • Manure Management Plan Administrative Completeness Review Guide (Word)

CONTACT

Molly Burns, PACD Project & Event Specialist, mburns@pacd.org, (717) 794-6110

The Ag Plan Reimbursement Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. through a grant from the Pennsylvania State Conservation Commission.