Arizona Department of Agriculture
Livestock and Crop Conservation Grant Program
Who are we?
The Livestock & Crop Conservation Grant Program (LCCGP) was created on September 18, 2003, by the Arizona State Legislature to assist ranchers and farmers with the implementation of conservation projects that ultimately provide for the preservation of open space. The Arizona Department of Agriculture is charged with developing, implementing and managing the grant program.
What do we do?
Per the grant program authorizing statute, A.R.S. §41-511.23 (G)(1), eligible applicants include individual landowners and grazing and agricultural lessees of state or federal lands that desire to implement conservation based management alternatives using livestock or crop production or reduction practices to provide wildlife habitat or other public benefits that preserve open space.
In the midst of record home growth in the Valley and the Grand Canyon State, ranchers throughout Arizona can apply for funds to make improvements to their ranch land(s) and not have to sell their private land(s) to developers. On average, it is estimated that over an acre per hour of agricultural or non-urban land is converted to urban uses.
What if I have questions about the 2007 grant cycle?
Click here for further information on who was awarded, what locations received awards, what types of projects were funded and other frequently asked questions about the program.
How do I get involved?
The FY 2009 grant cycle is underway. The application period will run from November 1, 2008 to January 30, 2009. The 2009 Manual and Application Package is now available. It can be downloaded by clicking on the link below or you may request a hard copy by calling 602-542-0972 or 602-542-4494. Also, forms that can be downloaded to your computer and typed in are available below. If you choose to use these forms, you will need to print the completed forms and mail them to the Arizona Department of Agriculture.
Final Manual with Cover 2009 LCCGP Application Package - Downloadable.xls
Additionally, ADA staff will be holding grant workshops around the state in November. Please click on the "Grant Workshop Schedule" link below to find the date and time of a workshop in your area. If you plan to submit an application, you are strongly encouraged to attend a workshop. Please RSVP to a grant program coordinator if you plan to attend a workshop (contact information below). If there are not at least five participants signed up for a workshop, that workshop will be cancelled.
For more information or to be added to the grant program mailing list, call (602) 542-0972, kbrill@azda.gov or the toll-free number: (800) 294-0308.