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Kansas Cost-Share Programs
Conservation practices benefit all Kansans by providing cleaner water, more productive crop and grazing lands, and improved wildlife habitat. The Division of Conservation (DOC), Kansas Department of Agriculture administers four voluntary cost-share programs, the Water Resources Cost-Share Program (WRCS), the Non-Point Source Pollution Control Program (NPS), Riparian and Wetland Protection Program and the Governor's Water Quality Buffer Initiative Program. These programs provide financial assistance to eligible landowners for conservation practices that reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and/or conserve water. The Franklin County Conservation District actively implements the WRCS, NPS and Buffer Programs under the guidelines set forth by the DOC.
A list of eligible conservation practices available for funding through the Kansas Cost-Share Programs in Franklin County is available at the bottom of this page. Click on the "CostsharePractices.pdf" file below to view the list.
Details on the application process and funding procedure are also explained below in the file "CostShareProcess.pdf"
Funding provided by the Division of Conservation, Kansas Department of Agriculture through appropriation from the Kansas Water Plan Funds.
If records indicate you have a debt owed to the state of Kansas, a Kansas municipality or a District Court, the debt must be paid in accordance with K.S.A. 75-6201 et seq. The amount owed may be deducted from the earned cost-share amount by the Accounts Receivable Setoff Program administered by the State of Kansas Department of Administration, Division of Accounts and Reports.
A list of eligible conservation practices available for funding through the Kansas Cost-Share Programs in Franklin County is available at the bottom of this page. Click on the "CostsharePractices.pdf" file below to view the list.
Details on the application process and funding procedure are also explained below in the file "CostShareProcess.pdf"
Funding provided by the Division of Conservation, Kansas Department of Agriculture through appropriation from the Kansas Water Plan Funds.
If records indicate you have a debt owed to the state of Kansas, a Kansas municipality or a District Court, the debt must be paid in accordance with K.S.A. 75-6201 et seq. The amount owed may be deducted from the earned cost-share amount by the Accounts Receivable Setoff Program administered by the State of Kansas Department of Administration, Division of Accounts and Reports.
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Kansas
Cost-Share Programs available online at:
http://agriculture.ks.gov/docs/default-source/doc---documents/faqs-financial-assistance.pdf?sfvrsn=2
Cost-Share Programs available online at:
http://agriculture.ks.gov/docs/default-source/doc---documents/faqs-financial-assistance.pdf?sfvrsn=2
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To apply for the WRCS or the NPS Cost Share Assistance Programs
Beginning January 1, 2017 applications will be accepted January through November. > Applications received in January and February will be grouped and ranked first for possible funding on July 1. > Applications received March 1 through June 30 will be grouped and ranked for possible funding on August 1 if funds remain available from July 1 allocation. > Applications received July 1 through November 30 will be grouped monthly and ranked for possible funding monthly beginning September 1 if funds remain available from July 1 allocation. > Applications will not be accepted in December. All unfunded applications on file from January 1 through November 30 of current year will be notified in December of the new year applications process which begins again in January. Unfunded applications are encouraged to apply in January and February for great chance of receiving funds. To apply: submit completed application (with map of property- with project location marked) AND IRS form W9 to the Franklin County Conservation District at 343 West 23rd Street, Suite 2, Ottawa KS 66067. Completed forms may be scanned and emailed to us as PDF files at frco.conservation@gmail.com Application and IRS form W9 are available to the right >>> If landowner is a trust using a social security number we need two W9's; one for the trust and one for the individual. IE: John Doe Rev Trust and John Doe Trustee; both must complete the W9. |
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Cost share applications are not approved on a first come first served basis, the Franklin County Conservation District uses a very specific ranking system to determine highest priority projects.
All projects go through he same ranking process before being reviewed by the Conservation District Board of Supervisors for possible approval. The highest priority is given to projects that will help reduce sediment loads entering public water supply impoundments within the Marais des Cygnes (MdC) River basin; specifically Hillsdale Lake and Richmond City Lake. These high priority areas coincides with the recently updated MdC Regional Advisory Committees Goals as part of the development of the Water Vision through the Kansas Water Office and Governor Sam Brownback.
The second highest priority is given to projects located within high priority TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) areas as designated by KDHE and outlined in the approved nine element plans for both the Middle Marais des Cygnes basin and Hillsdale Lake watershed. TMDL’s are divided into high, medium and low priorities and we utilize all three levels within our ranking system. Projects which will reduce dissolved oxygen in Tauy and Pottawatomie Creeks; bacteria in the MdC River; and eutrophication in Hillsdale are also given priority points.
A few other priority indicators utilized include the sensitive groundwater area as identified by the Kansas Geological Survey; this area overlaps a priority area designated by USDA/NRCS for use in their Environmental Quality Incentives Program as well. Specific project types are given additional points in the ranking system to help further evaluate the highest priority projects. These project types are determined again by using information in the Middle MdC and Hillsdale Lake nine element plans. All projects, no matter if they are within any of the previously noted priority areas are looked at, using USDA/NRCS digital mapping system, to determine distance to perennial or intermittent streams; public water supply wells; and domestic water supply wells (must serve as primary water supply for residents).
Depending on the project type some are also considered for wildlife habitat concerns that benefit threatened, endangered, at risk or candidate species; wildlife habitat concerns by installing wildlife escape ramps in water supply tanks; and improvements to soil health by increasing organic matter, carbon content; improving soil tilth & structure. Gully erosion and tonnage of soil save are also scored for erosion and sediment control practices. The Board of Supervisors have spent a great deal of time creating a ranking system in line with local and state water quality and soil health benchmarks and priorities to assure successful program implementation.
All projects go through he same ranking process before being reviewed by the Conservation District Board of Supervisors for possible approval. The highest priority is given to projects that will help reduce sediment loads entering public water supply impoundments within the Marais des Cygnes (MdC) River basin; specifically Hillsdale Lake and Richmond City Lake. These high priority areas coincides with the recently updated MdC Regional Advisory Committees Goals as part of the development of the Water Vision through the Kansas Water Office and Governor Sam Brownback.
The second highest priority is given to projects located within high priority TMDL (Total Maximum Daily Load) areas as designated by KDHE and outlined in the approved nine element plans for both the Middle Marais des Cygnes basin and Hillsdale Lake watershed. TMDL’s are divided into high, medium and low priorities and we utilize all three levels within our ranking system. Projects which will reduce dissolved oxygen in Tauy and Pottawatomie Creeks; bacteria in the MdC River; and eutrophication in Hillsdale are also given priority points.
A few other priority indicators utilized include the sensitive groundwater area as identified by the Kansas Geological Survey; this area overlaps a priority area designated by USDA/NRCS for use in their Environmental Quality Incentives Program as well. Specific project types are given additional points in the ranking system to help further evaluate the highest priority projects. These project types are determined again by using information in the Middle MdC and Hillsdale Lake nine element plans. All projects, no matter if they are within any of the previously noted priority areas are looked at, using USDA/NRCS digital mapping system, to determine distance to perennial or intermittent streams; public water supply wells; and domestic water supply wells (must serve as primary water supply for residents).
Depending on the project type some are also considered for wildlife habitat concerns that benefit threatened, endangered, at risk or candidate species; wildlife habitat concerns by installing wildlife escape ramps in water supply tanks; and improvements to soil health by increasing organic matter, carbon content; improving soil tilth & structure. Gully erosion and tonnage of soil save are also scored for erosion and sediment control practices. The Board of Supervisors have spent a great deal of time creating a ranking system in line with local and state water quality and soil health benchmarks and priorities to assure successful program implementation.
FREE SOIL TEST PROGRAM
Franklin County homeowners are allowed TWO FREE lawn/garden soil tests per
year; assuming funds are available. Tests must be collected by the homeowners and
taken to the Frontier Extension District Office at 1418 South Main in Ottawa.
Franklin County ag producers are allowed up to TEN FREE soil tests per year for crop
production fields or pasture/hayland on record with Farm Service Agency. Tests
must be collected by the producer and taken to the Frontier Extension Office at 1418 S Main in Ottawa. A soil probe to borrow and soil sample bags are available at the Conservation District Office during business hours. Funding provided through the Franklin County Conservation District's NPS Program. Learn more about soil online at the USDA Web Soil Survey
Franklin County homeowners are allowed TWO FREE lawn/garden soil tests per
year; assuming funds are available. Tests must be collected by the homeowners and
taken to the Frontier Extension District Office at 1418 South Main in Ottawa.
Franklin County ag producers are allowed up to TEN FREE soil tests per year for crop
production fields or pasture/hayland on record with Farm Service Agency. Tests
must be collected by the producer and taken to the Frontier Extension Office at 1418 S Main in Ottawa. A soil probe to borrow and soil sample bags are available at the Conservation District Office during business hours. Funding provided through the Franklin County Conservation District's NPS Program. Learn more about soil online at the USDA Web Soil Survey
ON-SITE WASTE WATER SYSTEMS REPAIR PROGRAM
The purpose of the Franklin County Conservation District's On-site Waste Water System (OSW) repair program is to upgrade failing on-site waste water systems (Lagoon/Septic Tanks) to help improve water quality. The OSW program is a component of the NPS program administered by the Kansas Department of Agriculture; Division of Conservation. Application dates and other procedures as described above for the NPS Program apply to the OSW program, in addition to the following.
Eligibility requirements for the OSW Repair program:
1. System must be failing according to County Environmental Health Codes (must contact County Environmental Health Office for inspections and permits, 785-229-3590); AND
2.The current system is at least 10 years old; AND
3.Current owner must have owned the property for at least two full years; AND
In addition to meeting all three of the above listed criteria the system must also meet at least one of the following four criteria which have been established by the State:
1. Failing system is located at a site where the drinking water for human consumption is supplied from a domestic water
well AND at least one of the following (1A-1D) are present at the site.
1A) Current system is a rat hole, cesspool or seepage pit.
1B) Current system is within 100 ft of domestic well.
1C) Current system is up gradient from the domestic well and is within 400 ft of the well.
1D) The domestic well has tested positive for fecal coliform bacteria OR has elevated nitrate levels (over 10 ppm) and the
failing system is determined by the local sanitarian to be a possible source of the contamination.
2. Failing system is located 500 ft. or less from perennial or intermittent stream as shown on a USGS 7.5 min topographic
map; on site measurement may be completed by County Sanitarian to determine locations close to the 500 foot distance.
3. Failing system is located within a two-mile radius of a public water supply well.
4. Failing system is located within an alluvial aquifer area shown on the state alluvial aquifer map which is available at the
FCCD office.
The purpose of the Franklin County Conservation District's On-site Waste Water System (OSW) repair program is to upgrade failing on-site waste water systems (Lagoon/Septic Tanks) to help improve water quality. The OSW program is a component of the NPS program administered by the Kansas Department of Agriculture; Division of Conservation. Application dates and other procedures as described above for the NPS Program apply to the OSW program, in addition to the following.
Eligibility requirements for the OSW Repair program:
1. System must be failing according to County Environmental Health Codes (must contact County Environmental Health Office for inspections and permits, 785-229-3590); AND
2.The current system is at least 10 years old; AND
3.Current owner must have owned the property for at least two full years; AND
In addition to meeting all three of the above listed criteria the system must also meet at least one of the following four criteria which have been established by the State:
1. Failing system is located at a site where the drinking water for human consumption is supplied from a domestic water
well AND at least one of the following (1A-1D) are present at the site.
1A) Current system is a rat hole, cesspool or seepage pit.
1B) Current system is within 100 ft of domestic well.
1C) Current system is up gradient from the domestic well and is within 400 ft of the well.
1D) The domestic well has tested positive for fecal coliform bacteria OR has elevated nitrate levels (over 10 ppm) and the
failing system is determined by the local sanitarian to be a possible source of the contamination.
2. Failing system is located 500 ft. or less from perennial or intermittent stream as shown on a USGS 7.5 min topographic
map; on site measurement may be completed by County Sanitarian to determine locations close to the 500 foot distance.
3. Failing system is located within a two-mile radius of a public water supply well.
4. Failing system is located within an alluvial aquifer area shown on the state alluvial aquifer map which is available at the
FCCD office.
