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Ranking Dates

NRCS accepts producer applications for its conservation programs year-round, but producers interested in funding during the current fiscal year should apply by their state’s ranking dates (below). 

Application Ranking Dates by State

FY 2026 Application Ranking Dates | States A - H | States I - M | States N - P | States R - W
* More about ranking dates

Alabama

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

California

Caribbean Area

Colorado

Connecticut

Delaware

Florida

Georgia

Idaho

Illinois

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Massachusetts

Michigan

Minnesota

Mississippi

Missouri

Montana

Nebraska

Nevada

New Hampshire

New Jersey

New Mexico

New York

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oklahoma

Oregon

Pacific Islands Area

Pennsylvania

Rhode Island

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

Washington

West Virginia

Wisconsin

Wyoming

More About Ranking Dates

Apply by your state’s ranking dates to be considered for funding in the current cycle. Funding is provided through a competitive process. If you apply after the program ranking date, NRCS will automatically consider your application during future funding cycles and will contact you for any changes that need to be considered.

This page lists ranking dates for NRCS key programs: