The Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP) is a voluntary, incentive-based program designed to improve water quality through the installation of various best management practices (BMPs) on urban, suburban and rural lands not directly involved with agriculture production.
Donor Name: North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services
State: North Carolina
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 03/25/2022
Details:
The purpose of CCAP is to reduce the delivery of nonpoint source (NPS) pollution into the waters of the State by installing best management practices (BMPs) on developed lands not directly involved in agricultural production. Through this voluntary, incentive-based conservation program, landowners are provided educational, technical and financial assistance.
CCAP is administered by the North Carolina Soil and Water Conservation Commission and implemented through local soil and water conservation districts. The commission meets with stakeholders to gather input on CCAP’s development and administration through the CCAP Advisory Committee
Why is this program important?
How rapid urbanization affects water quality becomes important as North Carolina’s land use continues to change. CCAP can help educate landowners on water quality, stormwater management and retrofit practices to treat stormwater runoff.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible landowners may include homeowners, businesses, schools, parks and publicly owned lands.
For more information, visit Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP).