The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is offering financial assistance for Oregon farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to perform voluntary conservation activities.

NRCS Oregon announced new sign-up deadlines for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Applicants must apply by Nov. 18 to be considered for the first round of fiscal year 2023 funding.

To apply for EQIP, contact your local USDA Service Center or apply online at farmers.gov. To apply for RCPP, contact your local USDA Service Center: Pendleton Service Center at 541-278-8049; Heppner Service Center at 541-676-9011.

To learn more and apply, visit the Oregon EQIP and RCPP webpages at bit.ly/3TNu8hd and bit.ly/3TNuiFl for additional information about NRCS Oregon programs funding opportunities and program eligibility.

Search for projects and funding specific to your county by visiting the “What’s Available in My County?” webpage at bit.ly/3TmCmNE.