Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program
Purpose of the Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program
The Agricultural Water Resources Assistance Program (AgWRAP) is a voluntary cost-share program. The program provides funding to help protect water resources for crops and livestock by installing best management practices (BMPs). AgWRAP is administered by the NC Soil and Water Conservation Commission through the Durham County Soil and Water Conservation District.
The purposes of the AgWRAP are to:
- Identify opportunities to increase water use efficiency, availability, and storage
- Implement best management practices (BMPs) to conserve and protect water resources
- Increase water use efficiency
- Increase water storage and availability for agricultural purposes
By taking action to increase water use efficiency, storage, and availability as well as conserve and protect water resources, landowners are directly contributing to the long-term resilience and sustainability of agriculture in North Carolina.
How does it work?
Applicants can be reimbursed up to 75% of a predetermined average cost or actual cost up to a cost cap for each BMP installed. The applicant is responsible for 25% of the costs. This may include the use of existing material and labor.
Who is Eligible?
If you are a landowner or renter of an existing agricultural operation that has been operating for more than one year, you are eligible to participate. Applicants must make less than $250,000 or have 75% or more of their income supported through agricultural operations.
How to Apply?
Applications for AgWRAP are accepted year-round. To apply for assistance, contact Dustin Brewer at dbrewer@dconc.gov or 919-560-0558.