VSP Cost Share Form March 2025

VSP Cost Share Form March 2025

This cost share program is limited to payments of no more than $5,000 per agricultural producer. The cost share rates are based on receipts for purchased equipment, materials, and services meeting the practice requirements below. Reimbursements will be as cost share rates of 50% to 75% depending on selected practices. Applications accepted immediately and considered on a first come first served basis.

For assistance with this form or for more information,

call Brent Dixon at 925-3352 ext. 2 or email brent.dixon@kccd.net

CONTACT INFORMATION

First Name*

Last Name*

Farm Entity Name (if applicable)

Email Address*

Phone Number*

Phone

MAILING ADDRESS

Mailing Address (Street Address or PO Box)*

Mailing Address (City)*

Mailing Address (State)*

Mailing Address (Zip Code)*

PHYSICAL ADDRESS INFORMATION

Physical Address of Project Location*

Parcel Number(s)

Own or Lease Project Parcels?*

This question is required by the Washington State Conservation Commission for cost share funding.

Own

Lease

Proposed Project Acres*

COST SHARE

Cost Share Type*

Check all that apply

Cover Crop

Irrigation

Irrigation Practice Descriptions

A sprinkler system (NRCS Practice 442) is a distribution system that applies water by means of nozzles operated under pressure. In Kittitas County, this includes pod systems, handlines, wheellines, center pivot and lateral move sprinklers. Water distribution uniformity and efficiency can be improved by replacing worn components, renozzling to allow lower pressure options, and replacing or upgrading pumps.

Description of Other

If your irrigation system was not listed above please describe here:

Current Irrigation System Age

Less than 5 yrs

5-10 years

More than 10 years

Description of other system improvement

If your proposed improvement was "other", please describe here:

Estimated Total Cost of Improvement

Irrigation Water Management

Irrigation Water Management (NRCS Practice 449)The process of determining and controlling the volume, frequency, and application rate of irrigation water. This practice is used to accomplish one or more of the following purposes:

• Improve irrigation water use efficiency

• Minimize irrigation-induced soil erosion

• Protect surface and ground water quality

• Improve poor plant productivity and health

• Reduce energy use

Soil Moisture Monitoring

Yes

Estimated Total Cost of Soil Moisture Monitoring

Cover Crop Practice Description

A Cover Crop (NRCS Practice Code 340) is grasses, legumes, and forbs planted for seasonal vegetative cover. This practice is applied to support one or more of the following purposes:

• Reduce erosion from wind and water

• Maintain or increase soil health and organic matter content

• Reduce water quality degradation by utilizing excessive soil nutrients

• Suppress excessive weed pressures and break pest cycles

• Improve soil moisture use efficiency

• Minimize soil compaction

Cover Crop Termination Method

Cover crops are required to be terminated as part of the practice.

Chemical

Grazing

Mechanical

Cover Crop Total Estimated Seed Cost

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Acknowledgment of Funding Rates and Cap*

I understand reimbursements are limited to $5,000 per agricultural producer and the cost share rates stated in this application.

Acknowledgement of Eligibility for Funding*

I understand that a cost share application must be signed by both myself and the KCCD, and a written authorization to proceed issued prior to the purchase of any equipment, materials or service in order to be eligible for these funds.

Acknowledgement of Deadline*

I understand that all funded practices must be completed by June 13, 2025.

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