Conservation Cost Share Programs
The purpose of this program is to help Cynthiana/Harrison County homeowners promote the wise use of our soil and water resources.
* 50/50 Cost Share Rate, Not to Exceed $200 Reimbursement
* One application per Household.
* Project begins after Approval.
* Projects can be purchased or constructed independently.
* Projects may vary but could include rain barrels, compost bins, raised garden beds, beehive colonies, pollinator gardens, etc.
April 10, 2025 Submission Deadline
Backyard Conservation Cost Share
Gateway Heavy Use Area
Erosion Control Cost Share
The purpose of this program is to help Harrison County landowners with the necessary means to repair gateways/barn entrances to reduce degradation, soil erosion and pollution.
* 50/50 Cost Share Rate, Not to Exceed $500 Reimbursement
* One application per FSA Farm Number, Landowner, and/or Household.
* Must have an ACTIVE Ag Water Quality Plan
* Does NOT cover driveways.
* Project begins after Approval.
June 30, 2025 Submission Deadline
Kentucky State Cost Share Program
The Kentucky Soil Erosion and Water Quality Cost Share Program and the Kentucky Soil Stewardship Program were created to help agricultural operations protect the soil and water resources of Kentucky and to implement their agriculture water quality plans. The program helps landowners address existing soil erosion, water quality and other environmental problems associated with their farming or woodland operation.
Practices eligible for cost share include, but are not limited to: animal mortality and composting facilities, critical area planting, diversion, filter strip, grade stabilization structure, grassed waterway, livestock heavy use areas, livestock water facilities, riparian buffers, stream crossing, roof runoff and water storage structures, waste storage facilities, water and sediment control basin, pasture and hay planting, spring development, cover crop.
Ranking of applications will be performed once each year on the state level by the Kentucky Soil and Water Conservation Commission at the Kentucky Division of Conservation in Frankfort. Approval of applications is based on a statewide ranking criteria and the availability of funds. Cost share rates are a maximum of 75 percent of the actual installation cost of the practice not to exceed $20,000 per year.
Download Application below, and find more information at State Cost Share - Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet
