Farm Service Agency

Description

The total BCAP program funding for FY 2016 is authorized at $25 million, which includes costs for BCAP matching payments which can be from 10% to 50% of the annual appropriated budget, IT, counsel, and technical assistance. Authorization and FULL appropriation would limit project area funding to $22.5 million. Awards, the selection of a project area, are provided in the form of direct annual rental payments and establishment payment reimbursements for up to 50% of the establishment costs for perennial crops, and capped at $500/acre or $750/acre if a socially disadvantaged farmer. Award ceiling and floor are only suggested amounts for selection priority. The BCAP was re-authorized by the 2014 Farm Bill. Authorization expires September 30, 2018. All contracts to producers, regardless the length of the approved application, are obligated from current year funds, i.e. from FY 2016 appropriations,and payments will be executed according to the terms of the producer applications. Approved producer applications maybe up to 5 years for herbaceous crops and may be up to 15 years for woody crops.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

Kelly Novak <br/>Energy Specialist BCAP Manager <br/>Phone 202.720.4053
kelly.novak@wdc.usda.gov