Program’s Purpose

The Acequia Cost Share Program offers financial, and minor technical assistance to individual landowners and acequia association’s for small scale, acequia based, conservation projects. The ACSP is the highest funded ERASWCD program, and also the most popular.

This is a reimbursement program for the cost of Materials Only. Labor and engineering if needed, shall be provided by the applicant. Current property tax receipts are required and must accompany the application for proof of acreage, district inclusion, and will be used to confirm property ownership.

For your project to be considered for funding you need to provide the following: 1. Complete Application Packet (All forms can be found in the links provided below) 2. Rio Arriba County Property Tax-Bill 3. A site visit, which can be scheduled with an East Rio Arriba SWCD Staff Member

Application forms

FY 2025 Acequia Cost Share Program (ACSP) Application Packet CLICK HERE

*If your project involves multiple landowners it is considered a Lateral and the following forms must be attached to your application. (Link)

For Any Questions, Please Call 505-753-0477 and a Staff Member Will Assist You