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NRCS EQIP Can Easily Benefit You
Rimol is your trusted partner that can help you get funding.
What is the NRCS? How can you get a cost share contract for a new high tunnel or upgrades to your existing greenhouse equipment? Is it easy to apply for and get funding? How do I begin the application process? Rimol can be a valuable resource for you in answering these questions. Rimol has been working with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) agencies throughout the United States for well over 15 years.
The NRCS Environmental Quality Incentives Program, or EQIP, provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers. Most people know the NRCS can support the purchase and construction of a new high tunnel. However, now with new funding opportunities, you can also apply for funding for energy upgrades.
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Rimol can help you secure NRCS funding for your high tunnel or greenhouse project. Our knowledgeable sales and customer service representatives can partner with you every step of the way. Want to learn more? Check out our video below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eligible to Apply?
The NRCS high tunnel initiative is open to many kinds of growers, including small farmers and homesteaders. You must be registered with the Farm Service Agency, which is a fairly simple process put in place to ensure that you own and control the land that you are growing on. The NRCS is size-neutral, so growers of any size are welcome to apply. If you are an Historically Underserved Farmer or Rancher, you may be eligible for advance payment.
What are the requirements for the high tunnel structure?
NRCS has a few requirements for what kinds of high tunnels qualify for the cost-share program. First, the definition of a high tunnel is important: the NRCS requires plants to be grown directly in soil at the site, not in raised beds or in containers on tables.
Some other requirements are:
• High tunnels must be at least 6 feet tall at the peak
• The cover must be at least 6 mil thick and made of a greenhouse-grade, UV resistant material
• The frame can be made of metal, wood, or durable plastic
• NRCS does not allow the use of used materials to construct a high tunnel
• To qualify for the program, the high tunnel must be considered a manufacturer's kit
• The NRCS does not have a maximum size limit for high tunnels, but there is a practice payment cap based on a 30-foot by 72-foot structure
How much funding is available?
The availability and amount of financial assistance can vary between states, but there is ample funding available. The NRCS is obligated and committed to distributing the funding.
Are Rimol high tunnels NRCS-approved?
Yes, all of Rimol’s high tunnel kits are NRCS-approved by design. Program requirements vary slightly by state, so there may be certain stipulations such as snow and wind loads that we need to plan for, but we can work with you to ensure that the tunnel you buy from us meets all requirements for reimbursement through your NRCS cost-share.
How do I know which Rimol high tunnel to buy?
Our regional sales representatives have extensive experience working with growers purchasing a high tunnel through the NRCS. They will work with you to select a high tunnel based on the size of your site, what you are growing, the climate in your area, your goals for your growing operation and any state-specific NRCS requirements. Our sales representatives can also make in-person site visits to evaluate which of our structures will be best suited for your needs.
How do I apply?
The first step to securing an NRCS grant is to get in touch with Rimol and get a quote for a new high tunnel. Then, contact your state’s NRCS office – or Rimol can help you do so – to begin a discussion with your local NRCS representative. Your NRCS representative will walk you through the application process, and then you can work with Rimol along the way to design a high tunnel kit that matches the specifications included in your application.
How do I make sure my application is approved?
As part of your application, you will be asked to work with NRCS conservation planners to develop an EQIP plan of operations that addresses at least one natural resource concern. It is important to focus your application on how your high tunnel will help you to address this natural resource concern. At Rimol Greenhouses, we have experience helping farmers across dozens of states with NRCS high tunnel initiative applications, so we can share some best practices that we’ve learned from over the years. The application process is not complicated or bureaucratic – with a few simple steps, we can help you get your funding across the line!
