Applicability

Does the assessed practice schedule intersect the boundary of a State High Priority Area (HPA)?

1. Yes — Points: 0
2. Otherwise — Points: 0

Category 

Does the assessed practice schedule intersect the boundary of a State High Priority Area (HPA)?

1. Yes — Points: 0
2. Otherwise — Points: 0

Program Questions 

1. Is the land permanently protected through a CONSERVATION EASEMENT, purchase of development rights or other mechanism?
   1. Yes — Points: 30
   2. Otherwise — Points: 0
2. Will the implementation of this project focus on one of the priority management practices?
   1. YES — Points: 45
   2. NO — Points: 0
3. Is the participant increasing the level of management to address at least one of the priority resource concerns?
   1. YES — Points: 65
   2. NO — Points: 0
4. Did the applicant apply for funding in Fiscal Year 2024 but was previously NOT funded?
   1. YES — Points: 30
   2. NOT APPLICABLE — Points: 0
5. If this application is approved for funding, will this be the applicant's first EQIP contract?
   1. YES — Points: 30
   2. NOT APPLICABLE — Points: 0
6. Has the participant been in contract VIOLATION with a prior USDA NRCS Contract within the past 3 years?
   1. YES — Points: -25
   2. NO — Points: 0
7. Has the participant been in contract TERMINATION with a prior USDA NRCS Contract within the past 3 years?
   1. YES — Points: -100
   2. NO — Points: 0

Resource Questions 

1. Does the schedule of operations include implementation of practices that address Field Sediment, Nutrient, and Pathogen Loss?
   1. YES — Points: 30
   2. NO — Points: 0
2. Does the schedule of operations include implementation of practices that address Soil Quality Limitations?
   1. YES — Points: 65
   2. NO — Points: 0
3. Does the schedule of operations include implementation of practices that address Source Water Depletion?
   1. YES — Points: 40
   2. NO — Points: 0
4. What is the distance from the PLU to water bodies including streams, ponds, lakes, estuaries, all surface waters?
   1. PLU is 100 feet or less from waterbody — Points: 50
   2. PLU is 100-500 feet from waterbody — Points: 30
   3. PLU is 500-1000 feet from a waterbody — Points: 20
   4. Otherwise — Points: 0
5. Is the PLU 100 feet or less from the edge of a wetland?
   1. PLU is 100 feet or less from the edge of the wetland — Points: 10
   2. Otherwise — Points: 0
6. Does the site intersect the Natural Heritage Areas?
   1. Yes — Points: 5
   2. Otherwise — Points: 0