NRCS Colorado - Upper Arkansas River Watershed
2009 Environmental Quality Incentives Program/EQIP

How to apply to participate in the Environmental Quality Incentives Program/EQIP

• Review the Eligible Conservation Practices at the link below.
• Review the Ranking Criteria for your location (below).
• Contact your USDA NRCS Field Service Center to apply for participation in the EQIP, and work with the USDA staff throughout the process.
• Complete the application using the NRCS-CPA-1200, Conservation Program Application and NRCS-CPA-1202, Conservation Program Appendix forms.   You may complete and print the form Online. 
• Take your information and/or application to your USDA NRCS Field Service Center

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Forestry Ranking Criteria and Screening Tool
Grassland Ranking Criteria and Screening Tool
Livestock Waste Ranking Criteria and Screening Tool
Soil Erosion Ranking Criteria and Screening Tool
Water Quality and Quantity Ranking Criteria and Screening Tool
Wildlife Ranking Criteria and Screening Tool

NRCS-CPA-1200, Conservation Program Application and NRCS-CPA-1202, Conservation Program Appendix
        Fillable Form: Complete the application form online - Print - Submit at your USDA Field Service Center

Eligible Conservation Practices & Payment Rates- EQIP

USDA Colorado Field Service Center Locations