* All applications are reviewed by the LGC for approval/disapproval. Rates will be reviewed as deemed necessary, and are subject to change.
* The LGC will set limitations based upon fair distribution of PWCP funds, and the EGS goals of the WIWD.
* Please reference the MAW PWCP fact sheets for standard eligibility guidelines. The document above only further breaks down WIWD limitations.
* All WIWD-PWCP projects must be completed, alongside all paperwork submitted by December 31, 2025
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Select a BMP project
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Fill out forms
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Submit your application
PWCP Applications
BMP: Nitrogen Management
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Example : ESN
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85% increased cost of PCU fertilizer compared to regular nitrogen
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Applicants cannot apply PCUs and dual inhibitors on the same acres and receive funding for both.
Polymer Coated Urea (PCU)
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Soil Testing and Soil Mapping must be accompanied by another PWCP-funded practice (previous PWCP-funded projects count as accompanying)
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OR the applicant must report on the change in nitrogen fertilizer use (fertilizer rates before and after the soil testing/mapping).
Soil Testing and Mapping
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Use of Combined Nitrification and Urease Inhibitors or use of dual inhibitors
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85% of inhibitor cost
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Applicants cannot apply PCUs and dual inhibitors on the same acres and receive funding for both
Nitrogen Inhibitors
Manure Integration
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To reduce nitrogen volatilization
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Use of Combined Nitrification and Urease Inhibitors or use of dual inhibitors
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$50/acre
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Applicants cannot apply PCUs and dual inhibitors on the same acres and receive funding for both
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Upgrading Seeder Equipment to Allow for Banding / Side Dressing / Injection of Fertilizer
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$200/ft
Upgrading Seeder Equipment
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Split Application of Fertilizer to improve Nitrogen use
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85% of implementation costs of second pass
Split Application of Fertilizer
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Offsetting higher cost of synthetic fertilizer substitutes (manure, compost, digestates)
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85% of increased cost
Synthetic Fertilizer Substitutes
BMP: Rotational Grazing
Rotational Grazing
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Cross-fencing (Permanent & Temp), within an already existing perimeter fenceline to support the rotational grazing plan
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Watering Systems to support the rotational grazing plan
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Improved pasture compositions by seeding legumes such as alfalfa
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Creation of a rotational grazing management plan
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Funds 85% of costs up to $30,000/qtr