The Richland County Conservation District is accepting applications for the 2025 Conservation Cost Share Program. Applications can be picked up at the Conservation District Office 2745 W. Holly St., Sidney, MT or by emailing [email protected] requesting an application.
Landowners in Richland County seeking to implement conservation practices on their property may be eligible for 50 percent cost share on the practices. The conservation districts share for 2025 is limited to $5,000 per applicant or $10,000 for a multi-year project.
Examples of eligible practices include, irrigation projects, stock wells, pipelines, grass seeding, fencing or any project that enhances or protects the natural resource. Practices must benefit the natural resources in Richland County, design standards and specifications need to follow NRCS specifications where applicable. Proposed practices must be completed within one year of approval and payment will be made upon completion and inspection of the project. Projects that have been implemented prior to contract agreements are not eligible for cost share. The Richland County Conservation District Board of Supervisors will make all decision on prioritizing and acceptation of applications.
If you have a smaller conservation practice that would enhance the natural resources in Richland County, stop by the conservation district office at 2745 W. Holly St. to pick up an application or call 406-943-3001 pr email us at [email protected] to have an application sent to you. Applications are due back to the conservation district by Feb. 28 and applicants will be notified by March 31, if they will be funded.
Over $2.6 million in conservation practices have been installed in Richland County since the cost share program was introduced. Funds for the cost share program are provided by Richland County and must be installed on property in Richland County.
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