Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP)
Indiana's WHIP provides technical and financial support to landowners for creating and improving wildlife habitats and controlling invasive species in partnership with the USDA NRCS.
Funder: Indiana Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted continuously)
Funding Amounts: Technical and financial assistance (cost-share); award size varies by project and available funds.
Summary: Provides Indiana landowners with support to create and improve wildlife habitats, focusing on habitat quality and invasive species control.
Key Information: Applicants should confirm current funding availability and program details with their District Forester or local NRCS office.
Description
The Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) is part of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Forestry BMP Cost-Share Program. It aims to encourage and support the creation and improvement of upland, wetland, riparian, and aquatic habitats that benefit locally significant wildlife populations. The program offers both technical and financial assistance to Indiana landowners for projects that enhance wildlife habitat quality and control invasive plant species. WHIP is administered in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which provides guidance and cost-sharing options for eligible habitat improvement practices.
