As administrator of state cost-share programs, the DOC encourages all districts to prioritize and target financial assistance to the practice or area that provides the highest water quality and/or water conservation benefit. The goal of cost-share administration is the effective and efficient expenditure of limited funds to improve and protect Kansas’ water resources.
The State Cost-Share program relies on the agricultural expertise of farmers and ranchers to identify natural resource concerns, including both water and soil, in their counties. Once a landowner or producer has identified a concern(s), they may reach out to local conservation district for a State Cost-Share application. The sign-up period varies around the state by districts. The State Cost-Share contract is between the State of Kansas and the landowner, with a few exceptions such as cover crops, grid sampling, etc. Local Conservation District Managers can provide information on the local program in each district. |