Applicability

Does the application meet the requirements to participate in the RI ACT NOW FARM BILL Combustion Systems and Energy Initiative; AND was the application received during the open Act Now application period?

1. Yes — Points: 0
2. Otherwise — Points: 0

Category Question 

Is the PLU located in Rhode Island?

1. YES — Points: 0
2. NO — Points: 0

Program Questions 

1. If this application is approved for funding, will this be the applicant's first EQIP contract?
   1. YES — Points: 50
   2. NOT APPLICABLE — Points: 0
2. Select the applicable Historically Underserved (HU) category identified on the NRCS-CPA-1200, Conservation Program Application (Select MULTIPLE if applicable):
   1. Applicant self-certified as a Veteran Farmer Rancher (VFR) — Points: 25
   2. Applicant self-certified as a Limited Resource Farmer Rancher (LFR) — Points: 25
   3. Applicant self-certified as a Socially Disadvantaged Farmer Rancher (SDFR) — Points: 25
   4. Applicant self-certified as a Beginning Farmer (BFR) — Points: 25
   5. Applicant Does Not Qualify or Self Identify — Points: 0
3. Is the land permanently protected through a CONSERVATION EASEMENT, purchase of development rights or other mechanism?
   1. Yes — Points: 50
   2. Otherwise — Points: 0
4. Has the participant been in contract TERMINATION with a prior USDA NRCS Contract within the past 3 years?
   1. YES — Points: -200
   2. NO — Points: 0
5. Has the participant been in contract VIOLATION with any prior USDA NRCS Contract within the past 3 years?
   1. YES — Points: -25
   2. NO — Points: 0

Resource Questions 

1. Does the schedule of operations include implementation of practices that address one or more of the priority resource concerns? [Important: MUST review the Guidance Drop-down for specific practices.]
   1. Practice List- Air Quality Emissions: Emissions of greenhouse gases - GHGs — Points: 80
   2. Practice List-Inefficient Energy use: Energy efficiency of equipment and facilities — Points: 55
   3. None of the above — Points: -200
2. Does the Conservation Plan include one or more conservation practices from the FY2025 Climate-Smart Ag & Forestry Mitigation Activities list?
   1. 5+ Climate Smart practices are planned — Points: 65
   2. 3-4 Climate Smart practices are planned — Points: 45
   3. 1-2 Climate Smart practices are planned — Points: 35
   4. Zero (0) Climate Smart practices are planned — Points: 0