
A comprehensive list of program dates for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 - September 30, 2026).
FY26 Program Deadlines

August
August Program Application Deadlines
August 22, 2025:
- Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA)
- Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP Classic)
- Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
- Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) - RCPP Land Management and Rental applications

October
November
- October 10, 2025: General Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) Sign Up (ALE , WRE, and RCPP US-Held Easements)

December
December Program Eligibility Deadline
December 15, 2025:
- Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA)
- Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP Classic)
- Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
- Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) - RCPP Land Management and Rental applications

January
EQIP Act Now Application Opening Date
EQIP Act Now Application/ Sign-Up OPENS
January 8, 2026

February
February Program Application Deadlines

March
March Application Deadlines

May
May Program Obligation Dates
EQIP/ AMA – Final obligation target date
May 14, 2026
RCPP - Final obligation target date
May 29, 2026

June
June CSP Renewal Application Deadline
CSP Renewal (2027) Application/ Sign-Up Deadline
June 20, 2026
July
CSP Classic/ ACEP/ EQIP/ AMA Pre-approvals (Round 2&3) Final obligation target date
NRCS Program Pre-approvals (Round 2&3) Final obligation target date
July 30, 2026