Per-acre payment for completed prescribed burns on private forest land in 12 west central Georgia counties, aimed at bobwhite quail and gopher tortoise habitat. Landowners apply after the burn using their burn permit number.
Eligibility
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Privately owned forested land in Chattahoochee, Dooly, Harris, Macon, Marion, Muscogee, Schley, Stewart, Sumter, Talbot, Taylor, or Webster county.
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Burn completed within the application window (FY26: 1/1/2026 - 3/31/2026) with a burn permit.
Details
Release Date
January 28, 2026
Deadline
March 31, 2026
Organization
Financial Instrument
Cost Share
Maximum Award Amount
$4,500
Terms
$10-$25/acre, max $4,500 per landowner (FY26).
Published amounts: We anticipate the initiative will pay between $10.00 -$25.00 per acre (max $4500 per landowner) for approved prescribed burning on privately owned forested land.
Application Instructions
Apply online after the burn is completed, with the burn permit number.
Deadline text on the page: FY26 applications will be accepted between 1/28/2026 – 3/31/2026.
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Updated October 15, 2026
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