Program Name	Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP), Iowa Natural Resources Conservation Service
Program Information
Sponsor(s) (fed, state, etc.):	U.S. Department of Agriculture
Program Description / Purpose:	WHIP is a voluntary program that provides financial assistance to private and public landowners to establish wildlife habitat. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) works with participants to develop a wildlife habitat management plan. This plan becomes the basis for entering into a 5 to 10 year agreement with landowners to implement the plan. Projects that focus on establishing habitat for threatened and endangered species or declining species receive a higher priority. Applications are accepted through a continuous signup process at the local NRCS office.
Program Active:	Yes
Program Website:	http://www.ia.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/whip.html
Other Information:	Contact Program Coordinator for additional information
Eligibility Information
Eligible State(s):	Iowa
Award Information
Assistance Type:	Grants Information Technical Assistance
Match Required:	No
Application Information
Application Available Online?	No
Contact Information
Primary Contact:	Dave Brommel WHIP Program Coordinator Iowa Natural Resources Conservation Service 210 Walnut Street Des Moines,   50309 Phone: (515) 323-2608 Fax: Email: david.brommel@ia.usda.gov
Topic Areas
Wildlife & Natural Communities
Last Updated:	6/25/2012