Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) Cost-Share Program

How it works

The Culpeper Soil & Water Conservation District (CSWCD) says it administers the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices (BMP) Cost-Share Program. The district describes it as a financial incentive program funded with state and federal funds to improve the quality of state streams, rivers, and other water bodies by encouraging the implementation of BMPs.

What the money covers

The program supports BMPs designed to prevent soil erosion and minimize the introduction of nutrients, sediments, and toxins into water bodies. The official page does not provide a full practice list on the About Us page, but it clearly frames the program as a water-quality and land-conservation incentive for agricultural properties.

Amounts and matching

• Eligible applicants, once approved, may receive up to 75% of the BMP installation cost
• Maximum amount stated on the page: up to $50,000
• The page does not describe any additional matching requirement beyond the 25% applicant share implied by the cost-share structure

How to apply

The district says sign-up for the program is on a continuous basis. Interested landowners and managers are directed to contact district staff for help with program offerings and the application process.

Timing and deadlines

• Continuous sign-up
• No closing date is listed on the page

Other services noted by the district

The page also says CSWCD provides technical assistance and information outside the cost-share program, including help for organizations, businesses, county governments, and individuals when requested. It also offers conservation planning, educational programs, site plan review for erosion and sediment control and stormwater management, and technical assistance for stream restoration projects.