Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP)
WHIP, funded by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, supports landowners with science-based planning and assistance to restore and enhance wildlife habitats and control invasive species across Indiana.
Funder: Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round; ranking periods may apply)
Funding Amounts: Cost-share financial assistance; payment rates and maximums vary by practice and year, determined by NRCS.
Summary: Supports Indiana landowners with technical and financial assistance to create, restore, and enhance wildlife habitats, focusing on invasive species control and diverse habitat development.
Key Information: Contact your local NRCS office for current enrollment status, funding levels, and deadlines.
Description
The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP), administered in Indiana by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), offers technical guidance and financial assistance to private landowners for the creation and improvement of wildlife habitat. The program focuses on controlling invasive plant species and developing upland, wetland, riparian, and aquatic habitats to benefit locally significant wildlife. Through conservation planning and cost-sharing support, WHIP helps landowners implement effective habitat practices tailored to their property and regional conservation priorities.
