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Funding Assistance for Getting Started with Sentinel
If you have questions about the following programs, need help with the application, 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: