The application period for Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grants will open January 15, 2026.
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection provides nutrient management farmer education (NMFE) grants to local organizations to teach farmers to develop their own nutrient management plans.
Tier 1 funding, $25,000 maximum
Provides nutrient management training to producers and plan writers to develop 590-compliant nutrient management plans. Tier 1 funding can be used for participant payments to complete soil testing or to attend training, as well as for administrative, training, and support costs.
Tier 2 funding, $3,000 maximum
Offers nutrient management training and education but developing a 590-compliant plan isn't required. Tier 2 funding can be used for administrative, training and support costs as well as stipends for implementation reviews.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted starting mid-January of every year, with applications due no later than April 15 of that same year.
 2025 NMFE Grant Webinar
This webinar details the requirements for the 2025 NMFE grant, including information on forms and FAQs.
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PRESENTATION SLIDES |  2025 NMFE Office Hour
This webinar provides a brief overview of the Nutrient Management Farmer Education Grant program and changes to the 2025 application, as well as a question-and-answer session. LAUNCH WEBINAR RECORDING |