125 East Erie St.
	Painesville OH 44077
	Phone: (440)350-2730 Fax: (440)350-2601
	soil@lakecountyohio.org

Horse Owners

State Cost Share Assistance for Large Animal Operations

The State of Ohio through the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Soil & Water Conservation offers cost share assistance for the construction of animal manure handling facilities.  Eligible practices are determined, then placed into high, medium and low funding categories based on their pollution control effectiveness and other factors.  Maximum cost share amounts are $15000, $10000 and $5000 respectively, or 75% of the total cost (whichever is less). 

The purpose of the cost share program is to encourage producers to handle animal manure in ways that will help to improve water quality in Ohio.  Preplanning for state cost share and Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs) is very important.  A CNMP is required when asking for cost share.  There is information and data about the farming operation that needs to be gathered for the CNMP.  Also, state cost share is first come first served, so you need to get your name and project on the list.  Lastly, if you are thinking about state cost share, another requirement to receive the money is attendance and certification of LEAP (Livestock Environmental Assurance Program).  These programs are offered from time to time in the area.  

For more information about cost share assistance, contact Matt Scharver at Lake SWCD at 440-350-2730, or e-mail him at mscharver@lakecountyohio.org.

Cost share application information can be downloaded from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources