Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program
CFDA 10.093 · Federal Grants & Funding
Total Funding
$37.3M
Awards
22
Recipients
19
States
19
Last Updated
Apr 17, 2026
Yearly Funding Trend
| Fiscal Year | Obligations | Awards | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $35.7M | 21 | |
| 2025 | $1.6M | 1 | -95.6% |
Award Type Mix
| Type | Obligations | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | 0 |
Top 22 Awards under CFDA 10.093
Largest individual obligations for Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program.
| Award | Recipient | Awarding Agency | Place | FY | Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ASST_NON_NR207103XXXXG002_012 UTILIZE THE VOLUNTARY PUBLIC ACCESS AND HABITAT INCENTIVE PROGRAM (VPA-HIP) TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AND IMPROVE DECLINING WATERFOWL HABITAT. | ARKANSAS GAME & FISH COMMISSION Arkansas | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | AR-90 | 2024 | $8,400,000 |
ASST_NON_NR2033A7XXXXG002_012 CREATING A PUBLIC ACCESS PROGRAM THAT SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDS THE EXISTING PUBLIC ACCESS LANDS FOR SPORTSMEN (PALS) PROGRAM. | VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCES Virginia | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | VA-90 | 2024 | $6,691,113 |
ASST_NON_NR200436XXXXG004_012 TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATELY HELD FARM, RANCH, OR FOREST LAND TO VOLUNTARY MAKE THAT LAND AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC ACCESS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND OTHER WILDLIFE-DEP… | STATE OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE Oregon | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | OR-90 | 2024 | $4,853,741 |
ASST_NON_NR205A12XXXXG001_012 VOLUNTARY PUBLIC ACCESS AND HABITAT INCENTIVE | DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ILLINOIS Illinois | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | IL-90 | 2024 | $4,017,600 |
ASST_NON_NR207442XXXXG013_012 EXPANDING PUBLIC ACCESS FOR WILDLIFE RELATED RECREATION IN TEXAS | TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT Texas | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | TX-35 | 2024 | $3,661,990 |
ASST_NON_NR208C30XXXXG004_012 RESTORATION OF SANTA CLARA CANYON TO INCLUDE PUBLIC ACCESS, RECREATION AREAS, AND WILDLIFE HABITAT. | SANTA CLARA PUEBLO New Mexico | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | NM-90 | 2024 | $2,000,000 |
ASST_NON_NR205D21XXXXG001_012 TO HELP STATE AND TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS ENCOURAGE LANDOWNERS TO ALLOW PUBLIC ACCESS TO THEIR LAND FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND OTHER WILDL IFE-DEPENDENT RECREATION. | DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Michigan | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | MI-90 | 2025 | $1,587,600 |
ASST_NON_NR2052KYXXXXG001_012 INDIANA DNR 2020 VPA-HIP | NATURAL RESOURCES, INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF Indiana | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | IN-90 | 2024 | $750,000 |
ASST_NON_NR246526XXXXG001_012 VPA-HIP GRANT: TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATELY HELD FARM, RANCH, OR FOREST LAND TO VOLUNTARY MAKE THAT LAND AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC ACCESS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND OT… | NEBRASKA GAME & PARKS COMMISSION Nebraska | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | NE-90 | 2024 | $697,796 |
ASST_NON_NR246322XXXXG004_012 VPA-HIP GRANT: TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATELY HELD FARM, RANCH, OR FOREST LAND TO VOLUNTARY MAKE THAT LAND AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC ACCESS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND OT… | MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURA Minnesota | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | MN-90 | 2024 | $583,158 |
ASST_NON_NR246740XXXXG001_012 VPA-HIP GRANT: TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATELY HELD FARM, RANCH, OR FOREST LAND TO VOLUNTARY MAKE THAT LAND AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC ACCESS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND OT… | STATE SOUTH DAKOTA GAME FISH & PK South Dakota | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | SD-00 | 2024 | $505,902 |
ASST_NON_NR246215XXXXG001_012 VPA-HIP GRANT: TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATELY HELD FARM, RANCH, OR FOREST LAND TO VOLUNTARY MAKE THAT LAND AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC ACCESS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND OT… | KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND PARKS Kansas | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | KS-90 | 2024 | $488,457 |
ASST_NON_NR245A12XXXXG001_012 TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATELY HELD FARM, RANCH, OR FOREST LAND TO VOLUNTARY MAKE THAT LAND AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC ACCESS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND OTHER WILDLIFE-DEP… | DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ILLINOIS Illinois | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | IL-90 | 2024 | $467,244 |
ASST_NON_NR247442XXXXG005_012 TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATELY HELD LAND TO VOLUNTARILY MAKE THAT LAND AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC ACCESS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND OTHER WILDLIFE-DEPENDENT RECREATION IN… | TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT Texas | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | TX-90 | 2024 | $452,887 |
ASST_NON_NR245F48XXXXG004_012 VPA-HIP GRANT: TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATELY HELD FARM, RANCH, OR FOREST LAND TO VOLUNTARY MAKE THAT LAND AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC ACCESS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND OT… | WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Wisconsin | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | WI-90 | 2024 | $443,220 |
ASST_NON_NR240325XXXXG001_012 EXPAND OUR POPULAR OPEN FIELDS FOR GAME BIRD HUNTERS OPPORTUNITY TO ENROLL APPROXIMATELY 120 NEW LANDOWNERS, PROVIDING WALK-IN GAME BIRD HUNTING ACCESS TO AT LEAST 75,000 PREVIOUS… | FISH WILDLIFE & PARKS MONTANA DEPARTMENT Montana | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | MT-90 | 2024 | $440,556 |
ASST_NON_NR248E49XXXXG001_012 ASSIST AND EXPAND PUBLIC ACCESS FOR HUNTING AND FISHING ON PRIVATE LAND AND INACCESSIBLE PUBLIC LANDS ACROSS WYOMING THROUGH WYOMING GAME <(>&<)> FISH DEPARTMENT'S ACCESS YES PROG… | GAME & FISH COMMISSION WYOMING Wyoming | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | WY-00 | 2024 | $357,577 |
ASST_NON_NR246114XXXXG001_012 VPA-HIP GRANT: TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATELY HELD FARM, RANCH, OR FOREST LAND TO VOLUNTARY MAKE THAT LAND AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC ACCESS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND OT… | IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Iowa | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | IA-90 | 2024 | $348,898 |
ASST_NON_NR249457XXXXG001_012 THIS PROJECT WILL ENHANCE THE ARIZONA GAME <(>&<)> FISH DEPT. ACCESS PROGRAM TO IMPROVE RECREATIONAL ACCESS ON PRIVATE AND LANDLOCKED STATE TRUST AND FEDERAL LAND HOLDINGS THROUGH… | GAME AND FISH, ARIZONA DEPT OF Arizona | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | AZ-08 | 2024 | $273,322 |
ASST_NON_NR2452KYXXXXG001_012 VPA-HIP GRANT: TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATELY HELD FARM, RANCH, OR FOREST LAND TO VOLUNTARY MAKE THAT LAND AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC ACCESS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND OT… | NATURAL RESOURCES, INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF Indiana | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | IN-90 | 2024 | $174,449 |
ASST_NON_NR244639XXXXG004_012 TO ENCOURAGE OWNERS AND OPERATORS OF PRIVATELY HELD FARM, RANCH, OR FOREST LAND TO VOLUNTARILY MAKE THAT LAND AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC ACCESS FOR HUNTING, FISHING, AND OTHER WILDLIFE-… | NATURAL RESOURCES SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT South Carolina | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | SC-90 | 2024 | $96,800 |
ASST_NON_NR205C16XXXXG001_012 KENTUCKY VOLUNTARY PUBLIC ACCESS AND HABITAT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM | KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WIL Kentucky | Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service | KY-06 | 2024 | $20,000 |
Top 22 awards shown, ranked by obligated amount. Dates reflect performance period; last-modified dates match USAspending.gov. Complete listings include all transaction history going back to FY2024.
Spending by State
| State | Funding | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas | $8.4M | 1 |
| Virginia | $6.7M | 1 |
| Oregon | $4.9M | 1 |
| Illinois | $4.5M | 2 |
| Texas | $4.1M | 2 |
| New Mexico | $2.0M | 1 |
| Michigan | $1.6M | 1 |
| Indiana | $924K | 2 |
| Nebraska | $698K | 1 |
| Minnesota | $583K | 1 |
| South Dakota | $506K | 1 |
| Kansas | $488K | 1 |
| Wisconsin | $443K | 1 |
| Montana | $441K | 1 |
| Wyoming | $358K | 1 |
| Iowa | $349K | 1 |
| Arizona | $273K | 1 |
| South Carolina | $97K | 1 |
| Kentucky | $20K | 1 |
Top Recipients
| Recipient | Total | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| ARKANSAS GAME & FISH COMMISSIONAR | $8.4M | 1 |
| VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE RESOURCESVA | $6.7M | 1 |
| STATE OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFEOR | $4.9M | 1 |
| DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES ILLINOISIL | $4.5M | 2 |
| TEXAS PARKS AND WILDLIFE DEPARTMENTTX | $4.1M | 2 |
| SANTA CLARA PUEBLONM | $2.0M | 1 |
| DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESMI | $1.6M | 1 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES, INDIANA DEPARTMENT OFIN | $924K | 2 |
| NEBRASKA GAME & PARKS COMMISSIONNE | $698K | 1 |
| MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAMN | $583K | 1 |
| STATE SOUTH DAKOTA GAME FISH & PKSD | $506K | 1 |
| KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE AND PARKSKS | $488K | 1 |
| WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESWI | $443K | 1 |
| FISH WILDLIFE & PARKS MONTANA DEPARTMENTMT | $441K | 1 |
| GAME & FISH COMMISSION WYOMINGWY | $358K | 1 |
| IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCESIA | $349K | 1 |
| GAME AND FISH, ARIZONA DEPT OFAZ | $273K | 1 |
| NATURAL RESOURCES SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENTSC | $97K | 1 |
| KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILKY | $20K | 1 |
Agencies Administering This Program
Source: USAspending.gov · All Programs