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Funding Assistance for Getting Started
If you have questions about the following programs or don't see one listed that you'd like to use, please email info@sentinelag.tech or call (531) 324-0634.
Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act
Funding Agency:
Nebraska NRDs
Deadline:
November 15th, 2025
Location(s):
Nebraska
Website:
Application:
Nebraska's Nitrogen Reduction Incentive Act provides funding to farmers who reduce their nitrogen (N) application by the lesser of 40 lb-N/ac or 15% from their baseline N application amount. Applications are accepted and funds are distributed by Nebraska's Natural Resources Districts (NRDs). Funding amounts are determined by priority areas.
Priority A - $15/ac
Priority B - $12/ac
Priority C - $10/ac
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
Funding Agency:
USDA-NRCS
Deadline:
Varies by Location/Program
Location(s):
United States (All)
Website:
Application:
EQIP provides funding for agricultural conservation practice enhancements. It is important to remember that this program offers short-term, small-scale contracts.
To use this program for Sentinel's products, please apply for Program 590 - Nutrient Management. In Nebraska, scenario 305 - Prescriptive Nutrient Efficiency is the best scenario for Sentinel. Please check your state's listings or talk to your local NRCS office for more information.
Some useful resources are linked below:
CPNRD Sensor-Based Fertigation Cost-Share
Funding Agency:
Central Platte NRD
Deadline:
Rolling
Location(s):
Nebraska - Central Platte NRD
Website:
Application:
Nebraska's Central Platte Natural Resources District provides cost-share for sensor-based fertigation that can be applied to Sentinel Ag's products. This program provides $11/ac over the course of two years for up to 2 fields (320 acres max). The program requires a 2-year commitment and 1/3 of the funding is delivered in the first year with 2/3 of the funding delivered in the second year. Applications may be submitted up to five months after the growing season for which funding is requested.
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Funding Agency:
USDA-NRCS
Deadline:
Varies by Location/Program
Location(s):
United States (All)
Website:
Application:
CSP provides funding for agricultural and landowner conservation practice enhancements. It is important to remember that this program offers a long-term contract and all acres in the operation must be contracted.
To use this program for Sentinel's products, please apply for Program 590 - Nutrient Management.
Some useful resources are linked below: