| Agency Name | Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) |
| Affiliation | federal government |
| Web Site | http://www.fl.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/flwhip.html |
| Project Annual Funding Level | varies |
| Range of Funding (Landowner) | up to $35,000 |
| Criteria for funding project | Non-industrial private landowners are eligible. |
| Geographic Coverage Area | All counties in Florida. |
| Description of Program | WHIP is a voluntary program for people who want to develop and improve wildlife habitat primarily on private land. |
| When are landowner applications accepted? | Application deadline is 13th March, 2009 |
| Match Required? | Yes 25% non-federal match |
| Target Invasive Species? | All federal or state listed invasive species |
| Any other Requirements or Eligibility? | Non-federal lands (private, state, municipal or tribal lands) or federal lands when primary benefit is on associated non-federal lands on a limited basis. Must meet HEL/WC (highly erodible lands/wetland compliance) and AGI (adjusted gross income) requirements. 20 acre minimum. |
| Agreement Required | Yes 1 to 10 years |
| Permanent Contact Person | Jeffrey Woods or Kenneth Morgan |
| Contact number | 352-338-9515 (Woods) or 352-338-9545(Morgan) |
| e-mail address | Jeffrey.Woods@fl.usda.gov or kenneth.morgan@fl.usda.gov |
| contacted last | 2009-05-29 00:00:00.0 |
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