Overview

The Department invites Soil and Water Conservation Districts, or groups of Districts acting jointly, to submit proposals for funding under the Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control Program. Program funds are available for nonpoint source abatement and control projects that plan (AEM Tier III) or implement (AEM Tier IV) Agricultural Best Management Practice Systems on New York State farms. All projects must consist of activities that will reduce, abate, control, or prevent nonpoint source pollution originating from agricultural sources. 

Applications must be for ONE of the following: planning activities (AEM Tier III), OR implementation (AEM Tier IV).

The Agricultural Nonpoint Source Abatement and Control Program aims to reduce and/or prevent the nonpoint source contribution from agricultural activities in watersheds across the state.

Apply

Proposals for funding under the AGNPS Program must be submitted through the SWCC SharePoint Site by 4:30 p.m. local time, April 20, 2026. Applicants are responsible for the timely submission of proposals. Proposals will not be accepted after the due date and time. Mailed, delivered, or faxed proposals will not be accepted. 

If delays or other upload issues are experienced when submitting to SharePoint, proposals may be e-mailed to the Program Manager at [email protected]. A notification e-mail must be sent to the Program Manager documenting the inability to upload prior to submitting the proposal via e-mail. The Department reserves the right to request paper copies as necessary.

A static PDF version of the application is available below and the editable version can be found on the SharePoint Website.