SWRM grants are state funds awarded to support county land and water conservation activities. With an approved
Land and Water Resource Management Plan, counties are eligible to apply for SWRM grant funding. The allocation and awards process is outlined in
Section 6 below. Grant funds must be spent in the year awarded, although DATCP may extend cost-share funds an additional year for specific projects.
Annual SWRM allocations are made to all 72 Wisconsin counties for County Staff and Support; Structural Cost Share to landowners; SEG cost share in support of Nutrient Management activities, and Engineering Reserve Awards. Additional awards are made under the same annual allocation for Nutrient Management Farmer Education (NMFE); and statewide project cooperators that support statewide conservation goals and cost-effective activities addressing high-priority and/or soil erosion and water quality problems or contribute to a coordinated soil and water resource management program in the state.
Utilize the links below to access information, forms, and resources on administering SWRM grants and applying for reimbursement.
SWRM Grant Administration Resources for Counties
Application instructions, Joint Allocation Plans and historical awards made to each county and cooperator