The Franklin County Conservation District has set aside funds for Local Cost Share Programs
to begin August 1, 2023 and conclude on June 1, 2024. There is a limited amount of funds set
aside for these programs, and approval will be at the District Board of Supervisor’s discretion.
Cost share funds for fiscal year 2023-2024 will be paid on a first come first serve basis and once the cost share limit of $135,000.00 is reached by the district no more payments will be approved. Applicants are limited to $2,500.00 per program year. ONLY RECEIPTS FOR THE PROGRAMS THAT YOU ARE APPROVED FOR WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR REIMBURSEMENT.

Conservation Cost Share Programs: (SELECT ANY OF THE 12 PROGRAMS LISTED BELOW.)
1. _____ Cover Crop Program (50% up to $750) – FALL Program
2. _____ Pasture Stockpiling Program (50% up to $750) – FALL Program
3. _____ Rock Gateway Program (50% up to $750 on 1 gateway)
4. _____ Lime Program (50% up to $750)
5. _____ Weed Control Program (50% up to $750)
6. _____ Forage Management Program (50% up to $750)
7. _____ Fertilize Program (50% up to $750)
8. _____ Spring Seeding Program (50% up to $750)
9. _____ Heavy Use Area (50% up to $2,500)
10. _____ Pipeline and Water Tank (50% up to $2,500)
11. _____ Pond Cleanout/ Dam & Spillway Repair (50% up to $2,500)
12. _____ Conservation Resource Concern (50% up to $2,500)

URBAN COST SHARE PROGRAMS 2023-2024

   Programs: SELECT ONLY 1 OF THE 5 PROGRAMS LISTED.
          1. Raised Garden Beds (50% up to $250)            2.  Rain Barrels (50% up to $250)
          3. Compost Bins (50% up to $250)                       4. Pollinator Gardens (50% up to $250)
          5.  Beehives (50% up to $250)
   Eligibility Requirements:
   Limit of ONE application per household
   Franklin County Residents only
   Application must be approved before starting project

   Legible receipts and photographs of completed project must be submitted

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