The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program
(WHIP) is a voluntary program for people who want to develop and
improve wildlife habitat primarily on private land. Through WHIP
USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service provides both technical
assistance and up to 75 percent cost-share assistance to establish
and improve fish and wildlife habitat. WHIP agreements between NRCS
and the participant generally last from 5 to 10 years from the date
the agreement is signed.
WHIP has proven to be a highly effective and widely accepted program
across the country. By targeting wildlife habitat projects on all
lands and aquatic areas, WHIP provides assistance to conservation
minded landowners who are unable to meet the specific eligibility
requirements of other USDA conservation programs.
The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 reauthorized WHIP
as a voluntary approach to improving wildlife habitat in our Nation.
Program administration of WHIP is provided under the Natural
Resources Conservation Service.
The deadline for consideration of Fiscal Year 2008 applications is November 2, 2007.
Sign-ups will be conducted at USDA Service Centers.