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 2007 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 LCCGP is required to have a 60 day public comment period on its manual and application package. The public comment period for the 2009 grant cycle manual and application package will take place Friday, July 18, 2008 to Friday, September 19, 2008. Public comments may be submitted in writing by mail to LCCGP, 1688 W. Adams, Phoenix, AZ 85007 or via email to kbrill@azda.gov or mlewis@azda.gov. To review the draft 2009 manual and application package, please click on the link below:

Draft 2009 Grant Manual and Application Package

The next cycle of the LCCGP grants will take place in 2009. The application period is tentatively scheduled to begin in January 2009 and the updated Grant Manual and Application Package will be available at that time.

For more information or to be added to the grant program mailing list, call (602) 542-0972, kbrill@azda.gov or the toll-free number: (800) 294-0308.