Washington Farmland Protection and Land Access (FPLA) Program — Washington State Conservation Commission

Complements Farm PAI by funding conservation entities that permanently protect farmland and facilitate land access for new farmers.

Typical award: Grants to conservation entities; amounts vary
Deadline: Periodic RFP
Type of support: Funding / grants · Land access
Who can apply: Non-profit, Other
Fits these operations: Mixed / diversified

The eligibility and application details below are general guidance for this kind of program, not text copied from the funder. The facts above — who runs it, how much, and when it closes — are hand-checked. Always confirm specifics on the official page.

Am I eligible?

Farm or business must operate in WA
Non-profits, co-ops, and community organizations may apply
Applicant is usually required to be registered to do business in the state
Matching funds or in-kind contribution may be requested

How to apply

1Read the current program page or notice of funding to confirm this cycle's rules
2Contact Washington State Conservation Commission before writing — most funders will tell you if you are a fit
3Draft the narrative, budget, and any required letters of support
4Submit whenever you are ready — rolling review, earlier is usually better
5Sign the award agreement and track spending for reporting

What you'll need

Farm or business name, address, and tax ID / EIN
Project description and itemized budget
Maps, photos, or quotes for anything you plan to build or buy
Proof of land ownership or a lease covering the project period
Organizational documents (501(c)(3) letter, board list) if applying as a non-profit

Timeline & contact

Rolling review — expect roughly 1–3 months from submission to decision

Get help: Washington State Conservation Commission — also try Cooperative Extension in your county

Ready to apply?

Applications go through Washington State Conservation Commission, not through this site. Open the official page below for eligibility rules, forms, and contacts. For federal programs it's worth calling your local USDA Service Center or Cooperative Extension office first — they help with paperwork for free and know what your county actually funds.

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This listing was last hand-checked August 2026.

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