Permitted uses for grant funds include the following:
- (1) Personnel for coordinator role, including expenses for salaries and wages, contract and consulting services, and travel, as described in the request for proposals.
- (2) Incentive or stipend payments to agricultural producers who participate in a nitrogen optimization field study.
- (3) Water quality monitoring.
- (4) Soil and plant tissue testing.
- (5) Project monitoring support to University of Wisconsin System institutions.
- (6) Rent payments for equipment necessary to implement practices.
- (7) Equipment purchases necessary for project implementation. Equipment purchases over $2,500 must have department pre-approval.
- (8) Other materials and services required to implement practices, including, but not limited to, agronomy services including custom application, nutrient management planning and cover crop seed.
History
History: CR 25-057: cr. Register March 2026 No. 843, eff. 4-1-26.