Cost-Share Programs & Policies from Central Nebraska NRD

Cost-Share Opportunities

NEW! Pilot Nitrogen Technology Program
Cost-share is available for the adoption of sensor-based technologies to reduce the risk for producers adopting sensor-based nitrogen management practices. A unique feature of the program, not commonly included in traditional cost-share efforts, allows participating producers to receive up to $80/acre to offset any loss in profit resulting from following program recommendations.

Program Requirements: Eligible crops include corn, potatoes, and sorghum. Required data must be submitted to DWEE by January 15, 2027, including participant information, nitrogen application details (date, product, rate, and method), yield data, and management practices such as tillage, cover crops, and inhibitor use. Producers interested in participating in the Pilot Nitrogen Technology Program may contact Kelly Cole, Central Platte NRD at 308-395-7134 or cole@cpnrd.org

Central Platte NRD and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offer a broad range of cost-share opportunities through various programs and initiatives. In addition to programs offered by CPNRD, NRCS provides support through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), High Tunnel Initiative, and funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). These programs are designed to assist producers across a wide range of sectors, including small-scale urban specialty crops, annual row crops, organic systems, forage production, and livestock operations. Producers can work with NRCS staff to implement conservation practices on specific areas of their operation or throughout their entire farm.

For more information on these cost-share opportunities and how they can fit into your operation contact your local NRCS office:

Buffalo County Dawson County Hall County Merrick County Polk County
(308) 237-3118 ext. 3 (308) 324-6314 ext. 3 (308) 395-8586 ext. 3 (308) 946-3035 ext. 3 (402) 747-2111 ext. 3

Cost-Share Programs

Descriptions and applications for all cost-share programs offered through the Central Platte NRD and the Nebraska Soil & Water Conservation Program.

Download Cost-Share Booklet

Page #	Cost-Share Programs	Applications/Descriptions
	Table of Contents	Table of Contents
1	List Central Platte NRD & NSWCP Cost-Share Programs	List of Programs
2	Explanation of Compliance Sheet \| Approval Letter Example for Cost-Share	Explanation
4	NSWCP (State funds)	NSWCP Eligible Practices
5	Terms for Irrigation Water Management & Drip Irrigation Systems	Additional Terms
6	NSWCP Eligible Practices: Terrace Systems, Underground Outlets, Water Impoundment Dams, Grade Stabilization Structures	NC 1-NC 4 Practices
7	NSWCP Eligible Practices: Tailwater Recovery Pits, Diversions, Grassed Waterways Water & Sediment Control Basins	NC 5-NC 8 Practices
8	NSWCP Eligible Practices: Water & Sediment Control Basins (continued), Livestock Water Dugouts Pasture Planting and Range Seeding, Critical Area planting (grass)	NC 8-NC 11 Practices
9	NSWCP Eligible Practices: Windbreaks, Underground Return Pipe/Recovery Pits, Planned Grazing	NC 12-NC 14 Practices
10	NSWCP Eligible Practices: Planned Grazing (continued), Windbreak Renovation	NC 14- NC 16 Practices
11	NSWCP Eligible Practices: Windbreak Renovation (continued), Irrigation Water Management	NC 16- NC 17 Practices
12	NSWCP Eligible Practices: Irrigation Water Management, Streambank Stabilization, Repair of Practices Brush Management- mechanical and chemical	NC 17- NC 20 Practices
13	Flow Meter Cost-Share Program	Purpose Application
14	Streambank Stabilization Cost-Share Program	Purpose Application
15	Well Decommissioning Cost-Share Program	Purpose Application
16	Center Pivot Incentive- Purpose of Cost-Share & Program Specifications	Purpose Application
17	Center Pivot Continuous Sign-Up	Purpose
18	Wind Break & Weed Barrier Tree Planting Plan Sales Tax Exemption Form 13	Purpose Guidelines
19	Acceptance Letter Example	Example
20-21	Urban Forestry Program	Purpose Application
22	Prescribed Burn Cost-Share Program	Purpose Application
23	WILD Nebraska	Purpose
25	Buffer Strips \| Description & Guidelines \| Ranking Points Calculation	Purpose Contract Application
30	Buffer Strip Program Description & Guidelines \| Ranking Points Calculation	Program Application
31	Buffer Strip Application	Buffer Strips App
32	Buffer Strip Ranking Point Calculations	Buffer Strip Ranking
33	Center Pivot Incentive Phase II/III	Application
34	Flow Meter Application	Application
35	Prescribed Burn Application	Application
36	Tree Planting Application	Application
37	Well Decommissioning Application	Application
38	NSWCP Application/Payment Claim	Agreement
39	NSWCP Planned Grazing System Justification	Application
40	NSWCP Irrigation Water Management Practice	Agreement
41	W-9 Form & Request for Taxpayer ID Number Certification \| General Instructions	W-9 Form
46	Tree Planting Guidelines	Guidelines
47	Tree Planting Cost Description	Tree Planting Cost
48	Weed Barrier Cost/Installation Guidelines	Weed Barrier Cost
49	Ground Preparation for District Planting	Ground Preparation
50	Tree/Shrub Seedling Order Form	Order Form
51	Weed Barrier Order Form	Order Form
52	District Tree Planting Checklist for Landowners	Requirements
53	Sensor Based Nutrient Management	Application
54	Sensor Based Fertigation Description & Guidelines	Purpose
58	Central Basin CREP Program Buffer Strip Payment Calculation	Contract Application
62	Phragmites Cost-Share Program	Purpose Application
63	Phragmite Control Application	Application
64	Streambank Stabilization Program	Application
65	Soil Moisture Sensor Program Compliance Form	Purpose Application
68	Cover Crop Program 50% up to $2,000	Application Purpose
70	Groundwater Quality Management Program Requirements (Chart)	Chart
71	Grazing Deferment Program	Purpose
72	Grazing Deferment	Application
74	Burn Preparation Program	Description
77	Burn Preparation Application	Application

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