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Community Conservation Assistance Program
Protecting Water Quality Through Community Action
The Community Conservation Assistance Program (CCAP) is a voluntary, incentive-based program administered by the NC Soil & Water Conservation Commission and local Soil & Water Conservation Districts. It provides cost-share funding and technical guidance for best management practices (BMPs) that reduce stormwater runoff, erosion, and nutrient pollution on developed lands. By restoring natural systems and promoting greener landscapes, CCAP helps protect water quality across urban, suburban, and rural communities.
Purpose & Goals
- Reduce nonpoint source pollution and manage stormwater
- Improve infiltration and stabilize soils to prevent erosion
- Filter pollutants and protect local waterways
- Restore riparian buffers and enhance community green spaces
Who Is Eligible?
Homeowners, businesses, schools, parks, civic groups, and public landowners may apply. Eligible sites must be developed for at least three years and not used for active agriculture.
Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Eligible practices include rain gardens, stormwater wetlands, cisterns, riparian plantings, permeable pavement, pet waste stations, streambank protection, abandoned well closures, and grassed swales.
Cost-Share & Funding
Projects may be reimbursed for up to 75% of approved costs, with funding capped at $35,000 per project and $70,000 per district annually (subject to availability). Repairs to existing BMPs may also qualify.
How It Works
Contact your local Soil & Water Conservation District to discuss your site and eligibility. Select BMPs suited to your property’s needs, apply for cost-share assistance, and implement the approved project according to design standards. Once complete, maintain the practice for the required period and allow district staff to verify performance and environmental benefits.