October 14, 2022, is the deadline for applications to partner with the USDA Farm Service Agency on the Conservation Reserve Program Transition Incentives Program (CRP TIP).

TIP provides financial incentives to CRP participants with expiring contracts, if they sell or rent the land to a beginning producer, veteran farmer or rancher, or a producer from a socially disadvantaged group.

FSA is making available up to $4.5 million in funding and expects to make awards to 15 to 20 partner and stakeholder organizations to conduct outreach and provide technical assistance to promote awareness and understanding of CRP TIP among agricultural communities, in particular those who are military veterans, new to farming, or historically underserved.

Eligible stakeholders include Federally-recognized Indian tribal organizations, State governments, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and higher education institutions. Interested stakeholders may submit one-to-two-year proposals, and must submit their applications via Grants.gov by October 14, 2022.

For more information or to apply, read the USDA press release, or contact Melanie Krizmanich by email or phone (202-572-5805).