Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP)

Requirements for Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program (ACAP)

• Proposed BMPs must be in a plan (Conservation plan, Ag Erosion and Sediment Control plan, Manure Management plan, Nutrient Management plan).
• The goal of ACAP is to fund BMPs that will reduce loss of nitrogen, phosphorus, and /or sediment (through water runoff or water percolation).
• All BMPs receiving ACAP funds must be installed in accordance with the standards and specifications found in the PA Tech Guide.
• All potential ACAP projects must go through a ranking and YCCD Board approval process.
• Projects are cost-shared at 90% of the eligible construction cost. Additionally, project engineering cost can also be cost-shared.
• Cost-share limit for any one project is $500,000, and an individual cannot receive more than $500,000 in any given year.
• Prevailing wage must be paid for projects over $25,000.
• Applicants are required to obtain multiple estimates for projects that cost between $10,000 to $250,000. Applicants are required to advertise and obtain sealed bids for projects in excess of $250,000.
• ACAP is a reimbursement program. Applicants are reimbursed at the completion of the project.

More info on ACAP is available on the PA Department of Agriculture website below:

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