The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Arizona has announced a February 20, 2026, state-level batching deadline for the first funding round of Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) projects. While NRCS accepts applications year-round, Arizona producers and landowners must submit applications by this date to be considered for funding in this upcoming round.

The batching deadline applies to multiple active RCPP projects across Arizona, including watershed restoration, grassland conservation, wildlife habitat improvement, and landscape-scale land management initiatives. Producers interested in participating should contact their local USDA Service Center for guidance and project-specific eligibility details.

For more information, reach out to your local NRCS office or visit: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAFARMERS/bulletins/404a826