Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program

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Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program

Federal · NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE · #10.093

The primary objective of VPA-HIP is to encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make that land available for access by the public for wildlife-dependent recreation, including hunting or fishing, under programs implemented by state or tribal governments.

Also known as

Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program

About this program

The primary objective of VPA-HIP is to encourage owners and operators of privately-held farm, ranch, and forest land to voluntarily make that land available for access by the public for wildlife-dependent recreation, including hunting or fishing, under programs implemented by state or tribal governments.

Who can apply

Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal GovernmentU.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)U.S. Territory (or Possession) Government (including freely-associated states)

Categories

FinancialGrant

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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