Annual Announcement
2026 On-Farm Water Conservation Program
DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2026 or AUGUST 7, 2026
The Water Conservation Program has two sign-up periods for 2026 funding requests: March 6th and August 7th. A project design and cost estimate can be submitted AT ANY TIME prior to either deadline to be considered for preliminary approval. Water Conservation Program Guidelines are available on-line at www.ccidwater.org. Funding levels may be pro-rated based on the number of applications received.
GRANT PROGRAM
- 50% cost-share for all Concrete Lining or Pipelining up to $600/acre benefited
- 25% cost-share for irrigation enhancements up to $600/acre benefited such as:
Tailwater Return Systems, Micro-Irrigation, Drip Systems, Dairy related projects, other irrigation efficiency improvements
LOAN PROGRAM
- 3% simple interest loans up to $1,000/acre benefited for farmer’s portion after cost-share grant.
- One annual payment per year
- 5 year term for on-farm systems
- 10 year term for community ditches
Contact your local FSA office for additional funding options
Conservation Program Step-by-Step
- Fill out application on-line or in the office and submit with project design and cost estimate by either deadline.
- All projects will be reviewed by the Water Conservation Committee for preliminary approval.
- Once notified of approval, submit construction schedule to CCID.
- Any changes to submitted design MUST be provided to CCID prior to construction.
- Upon completion of engineering evaluation, notice to construct will be issued.
- Call CCID for periodic inspections throughout construction.
- After final inspection, bills are submitted.
- Completed projects are presented to the Board of Directors and funds are disbursed to Landowner.
For questions or more information contact:
Marc Porras
Conservation Coordinator
Phone: (209) 826-1421
Cell: (209) 829-6232
Fax: (209) 826-3184
mporras@ccidwater.org