Missouri RCPP Opportunities

NRCS accepts applications for RCPP on a continuous basis throughout the year. We announce signup cutoff deadlines as funds become available.

How it Works

Through RCPP, NRCS seeks to co-invest with partners to implement projects that demonstrate innovative solutions to conservation challenges and provide measurable improvements and outcomes tied to the resource concerns they seek to address.

Once an RCPP project is established based on the partner’s goals, producers and landowners are able to work with the partner and NRCS to create contracts that carry out agreed-to conservation activities. RCPP assistance can be used on all types of agricultural operations including: 

• Conventional and organic 
• Specialty and commodity crops 
• Wildlife and forestry 
• Historically underserved farmers 
• Livestock operations

How to Apply

The best way to learn if RCPP is a good fit for you is by contacting your local NRCS office. If you choose to move forward, your local NRCS conservationist will guide you through applying for the program.

Program Restoring and Improving Monarch Ecosystems (PRIME)

Lead Partner: Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever

Eligible Counties: Andrew, Atchison, Benton, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Holt, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Ray, Saline and Worth

Next Funding Opportunity: application deadline is November 6, 2026

Sand Prairie Restoration Partnership Program

Lead Partner: Missouri Department of Conservation

Eligible Counties: Butler, Dunklin, Mississippi, New Madrid, Pemiscot, Scott and Stoddard

Next Funding Opportunity: to be announced

James River Headwaters RCPP

Lead Partner: Watershed Committee of the Ozarks Inc.

Eligible Counties: Greene & Webster

Next Funding Opportunity: application deadline is November 6, 2026