Working Grasslands Partnership Program (WGP)

A 60% cost-share is available on building boundary and cross fencing, water development, well installation, rural water hook-ups, pipeline and water tank installation and other water delivery improvements. With WGP, landowners can expect to see increased grassland productivity and conditions with improved water quality and soil health. These practices enhance habitat for grassland birds. Livestock operations can see improved sustainability and profitability.

Benefits:

• Improve grassland productivity and condition

• Improve water quality and soil health

• Enhancing wildlife habitat for grassland birds

• Create working grazing lands for livestock operations

• Improve the sustainability and profitability of existing livestock operations

What WGP Offers

• 10 Year Agreements with buyback provisions.
• 60% Cost-Share on Boundary and Cross Fencing.
• 60% Cost-Share on Water Development; wells, rural water hook-ups, pipeline, tanks, etc.
• One-time upfront payment of $5 per acre per year on expired or expiring CRP acres
• Technical advice on grazing systems and cultural review when appropriate
• NDGFD PLOTS access options
• Available Statewide