NRCS' Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Fiscal Year (FY) 2026
This grant funds non-federal partners to assist landowners with restoration and feral swine control in high-density states as part of a USDA-led eradication and control pilot program.
Funder: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Due Dates: September 21, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $75,000–$3,000,000 per award; up to $35,000,000 total program funding; project duration 4–5 years
Summary: Supports collaborative pilot projects to control and mitigate the impact of feral swine on agriculture, ecosystems, and public health in designated high-threat areas.
Key Information: 25% non-federal cost share required; only non-federal entities eligible; APHIS must maintain operational control of feral swine management.
Description
The Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP) provides funding for projects that address the threat feral swine pose to agriculture, natural ecosystems, and human and animal health. Feral swine are an invasive species responsible for over $3.4 billion in annual damages across the U.S. This program, administered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in partnership with USDA APHIS Wildlife Services, funds projects in states identified as having high densities of feral swine.
Funded projects will focus on restoration efforts and assistance to producers for feral swine control (excluding direct lethal removal, which is handled by APHIS). Projects must be collaborative, with APHIS maintaining operational control of trapping and removal activities. Landowner assistance may include cost-share programs for traps, training, and restoration of damaged lands. All projects are expected to participate in a national damage assessment and collect standardized data.
