Grassland Reserve Program (GRP)
The Grassland Reserve Program has reached its spending cap established in the
2002 Farm Bill and NRCS is no longer accepting new applications for the program.
All unfunded GRP applications will be retained at the applicant's request.
The Grassland Reserve Program (GRP) offers a new opportunity for landowners
to protect privately owned grasslands. The GRP was authorized in the 2002 Farm
Bill with the intent of protecting grasslands which play a vital role in
protecting water quality and providing wildlife habitat. Enrollment options include:
- Permanent Easements. Payments are based on the fair market value of
the property less the grazing value.
- 30-year Easements. The landowner is paid 30 percent of the cost of a
permanent easement.
- Rental Agreements. 10, 15, 20, or 30 year options are available.
Seventy-five percent of the grazing value will be paid in annual payments for
the length of the agreement.
- Restoration Agreements. Up to 90 percent of the restoration cost on
grassland or shrubland that has never been cultivated and not more that 75
percent on restored grassland or shrubland that has been cultivated.
Conservation Programs Overview, Fact Sheets & Q&A
2005 General GRP Documents
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FY
2006 Final Rule from Federal Register
FY
2005 Michigan GRP Policies
Requirements
for a Prescribed Grazing System
FY
2005 GRP Estimated Easement Values for Michigan Counties
FY
2005 Michigan GRP Rental Rates
2005 GRP Sign Up
and Ranking Documents
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FY
2005 Michigan GRP Ranking Worksheet
FY
2005 Michigan GRP Pre-application Tool
Michigan
GRP Regional Adjustments
FY
2005 Michigan GRP Risk of Conversion to Non-Ag Ranking Criteria (map)
How to Apply
Applications are available on-line or in county USDA Service Centers.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Farm Service Agency jointly
administer this program, applications are accepted at either office.
Forms
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Application
for Long-Term Contracted Assistance (AD-1153)
Grassland
Reserve Program Contract (CCC 920)
Grassland
Reserve Program Contract Appendix (CCC 920 Appendix)
Grassland
Reserve Program Conservation Easement Deed Sample (NRCS-CPA-255)
Grassland
Reserve Program Subordination & Limited Lien Waiver (AD-1158)
Grassland
Reserve Program Option Agreement to Purchase (AD-1157)
Contact
Brian Thomas, GRP Program Coordinator
Phone: 517-324-5259
E-mail: brian.thomas@mi.usda.gov
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