NDAC, Section 89-11 provides the Department of Water Resources the ability to provide cost-share assistance to livestock producers with water supply shortages caused by drought.
When activated eligible livestock producers in all affected North Dakota counties may qualify for up to $10,000 in cost-share assistance, for up to three projects, on the following items:
- New water wells;
- New rural water system connections;
- New pipeline extensions, pasture taps, and associated works; and
- Contract labor, materials, and equipment rentals for work completed by the producer to develop new water supply projects.
Cost-share payments made through this program can be considered taxable income. Successful applicants will need to submit IRS Form W-9 upon completion of their projects before program reimbursement can be made.
To Apply
Online Drought Disaster Livestock Water Supply Assistance Program Application (SFN 17810)
Supporting Documents
Form W-9 (Request For Taxpayer Identification Number And Certification) (PDF)
Program Administrative Code (Website)
North Dakota Certified Water Well Contractors List (Database)
North Dakota Livestock Drought Resources (NDSU Website)
Information
For more information, contact the Planning & Education Division at (701) 328-4989 or e-mail.