Livestock and Crop Conservation Grant Program

Who are we?

The Livestock & Crop Conservation Grant Program (LCCGP) was created on September 18, 2003, by the Arizona State Legislature to assist ranchers and farmers with the implementation of conservation projects that ultimately provide for the preservation of open space. The Arizona Department of Agriculture is charged with developing, implementing and managing the grant program.

What do we do?

Per the grant program authorizing statute, A.R.S. §41-511.23 (G)(1), eligible applicants include individual landowners and grazing and agricultural lessees of state or federal lands that desire to implement conservation based management alternatives using livestock or crop production or reduction practices to provide wildlife habitat or other public benefits that preserve open space.

In the midst of record home growth in the Valley and the Grand Canyon State, ranchers throughout Arizona can apply for funds to make improvements to their ranch land(s) and not have to sell their private land(s) to developers. On average, it is estimated that over an acre per hour of agricultural or non-urban land is converted to urban uses.

What if I have questions about the 2011 grant cycle?

Click here for further information on who was awarded, what locations received awards, what types of projects were funded and other frequently asked questions about the program.

How do I get involved?

The 60-day public comment period for the next LCCGP grant cycle begins on January 16, 2012. Click here for details about how to comment on the program guidelines.

 

Click here to view the 2012 LCCGP program guidelines.

 

The following substantive changes have been made to the 2012 LCCGP Grant Cycle:

  • Eligible applicants - Those who have NOT received funding in prior grant cycles. Page 3

  • Funds from other sources and total project costs. Page 3

  • Grant awards shall not exceed $40,000. Page 7

  • Reimbursement for in-kind costs. Page 22

  • W-9 & Vendor Authorization Form. Page 30

  • Quarterly Reporting. Page 50

 

For more information or to be added to the grant program mailing list, call (602) 542-3262, ljames@azda.gov or the toll-free number: (800) 294-0308.