Partners for Conservation (PFC) is administered by the Clinton County SWCD with funds provided from the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA). PFC provides cost share assistance and other financial incentives for conservation practices.

 

Eligible conservation practices include but are not limited to: cover crops, not till/strip till, conservation cover (pollinators), well decommissioning, filter strips, critical area planting, and more.  Once a design is created it is accompanied by a cost estimate for the project.  PFC allows SWCDs to reimburse landowners for up to 75% of the actual cost, not to exceed the average county cost. If you are interested in learning more about the program or if you have a site that needs attention, contact our office at (618) 526-7815 ext. 3. The work must be completed by fall of 2025 or Spring of 2026.

                PFC projects are subject to prevailing wage requirements. 

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The Partners for Conservation application can be found here. ​​​

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Instructions for Completing the PFC FY24-FY25 Application Online 

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·  Download your own copy of the PFC application form. 

·  Please be sure to fill all required boxes on the application form. 

·  You can submit your application via email; clintoncoswcd@gmail.com or by dropping off your application at our office 1780 N 4th Street, Breese IL 62230. Office hours are 8:00 – 4:30 Monday through Friday.

  

· Please do not hesitate to stop by or contact us with any questions! 

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                                                    *Important Notes* 

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·  Farm and Tract number are REQUIRED. If you do not know you farm and tract number, we can assist you in office or you can reach us via email or phone at clintoncoswcd@gmail.com or 618-526-7815 ext.3.  

·  Additionally, you must select the field(s) you wish to institute the practice. The fields you choose CANNOT change once your application has been ranked. Ranking is based on soil types for each individual field.