Georgia Open Habitat Initiative (OHI) (OHI)

An NRCS RCPP project that reimburses Georgia landowners and tenants up to 95% of the practice rate for opening up and improving grassland and savanna wildlife habitat. Eligible practices include brush management, prescribed burning, conservation cover, cover crops, pasture and hay planting, early successional habitat, firebreaks, forest stand improvement and hedgerows. GADNR and NBGIF biologists draft the plan; NBGIF administers 1-3 year contracts.

• Applicants must be eligible to participate in USDA farm programs and have legal rights or permissions to the land (landowners, tenants, property managers, etc.)

• Parcels must have current farm records and a valid FSA farm number

• Applicants do not have to live in Georgia, but parcels must be located within the state

Contract terms 1-3 years, signed digitally and administered by NBGIF. Reimbursement up to 95% of the practice rate, paid after certification of all contracted practices.

Published amounts: Reimbursements cover up to 95% of the practice rate and are paid after certification of all contracted practices.

Complete the 'Connect to the OHI' survey on the page; NBGIF or regional GADNR biologists will reach out. Rolling admissions.

Deadline text on the page: Applications are rolling admissions to the program.