Oyster Aquaculture Pilot Program

How it works

The Sussex Conservation District says the Oyster Aquaculture Pilot Program provides an incentive payment per harvested oyster to fund nutrient reductions in the Inland Bays watershed.

What the money covers

The program is tied to oyster aquaculture and rewards harvested oysters. The page does not describe additional eligible expenses or equipment.

Amounts and matching

• The page states the payment is per harvested oyster.
• No dollar amount, cap, or matching requirement is stated on the overview page.

How to apply

The overview page does not provide step-by-step application instructions. It directs readers to the FY26 Oyster Aquaculture Fact Sheet and a Request More Info contact form.

Timing and deadlines

• The page references the FY26 Oyster Aquaculture Fact Sheet.
• No specific application deadline, open date, or close date is stated on the overview page.