Useful information and documents about the current year EQIP sign-up in Michigan. Program applications are accepted on a continuous basis.
The first cut-off for Fiscal Year 2024 EQIP applications is Nov. 17, 2023. Additional cut-off dates will be announced if funds are available.
Ranking Criteria for Fiscal Year 2024
Applications will be screened to quickly identify applications that would receive a high-ranking score based on the criteria established for a given ranking pool. This allows NRCS to streamline the evaluation process and identify applications that will maximize conservation benefits more efficiently.
High priority applications will be ranked and considered first. As funding allows, lower priority applications will be ranked and considered.
The following items will be considered in determining application priority:
• Applicants who failed to properly operate and maintain conservation practices or activities still within their lifespan and installed with program financial assistance.
• Applicants with a contract violation for reasons within their control. NRCS may not screen a producer as lower priority for a contract violation if NRCS has not taken appropriate contract administrative action to enforce the contract.
• Applicants who have had a previous contract terminated for reasons within their control
Fiscal Year 2024 Ranking Pools and Initiatives - coming soon