How do I apply for CAIP?

Already have a Farm Serial Number and Ag Water Quality Plan? Scroll to step 3.

1. Register for a Farm Serial Number (FSN): 

Submit a copy of the deed and plat along with a Customer Data Worksheet to the Shelbyville FSA office. 

You can get a copy of the Customer Data Worksheet from the FSA office or download it here.

Tenant Farmers:

Ask the property owner to follow the steps above. 

Once a FSN is acquired, the property owner or tenant will need to submit a copy of the lease OR the property owner can call the FSA office and add their tenant(s) to their FSN.

Contact the Shelbyville FSA office with any questions about applying for a FSN:

65 Breighton Blvd., Ste. 1
Shelbyville, KY 40065
502.633.3294

2. Submit an Ag Water Quality Plan

You can submit your AWQP online:

1. Go to Division of Conservation > Develop Your Agriculture Water Quality Plan

2. Click on “Link to EForms to Complete Your Plan” under the Online Planning Tools on the right.

3. Log in or create an account

4. After creating an account or logging in with an existing account, click on “Forms” in the top menu bar.

5. In the “Division” column click on the filter button which looks like a funnel and in the filter box type in Division of Conservation.

6. Locate the Ky Ag Water Quality Planning Tool and click the “Add” button next to it and this will open the planning tool

7. If you are working on your plan and need to come back to finish it later, select the button at the bottom of the e-form labeled "Click to save values for future retrieval."

8. After completing the appropriate sections of the tool, fill in the signature block in the "Plan Summary" tab of the e-form.

9. To complete your plan and obtain a printable copy for your records, select the button at the bottom of the e-form labeled "Click to Submit to EEC."

10. Once completed download a copy of the Plan Summary to submit with your application.

The Conservation District is happy to assist you in filling out your plan.

You may also fill out your plan on paper.

1. Download and print the paper plan PDF. 

2. If you have problems with the planning tool, please refer to this user guide.

3. Submit your CAIP Application

You can download the application from the blue box towards the top of the screen above. You can also pick up a hardcopy of the application at our office.

You will need to include a copy of your photo ID and utility bill with addresses that match the mailing address on the application. 

Tenant Farmers: 

You will need to submit a FSA-578 (from the FSA office) or a redacted copy of your schedule F AND written approval from the landowner giving you permission to use the owners FSN and granting access to the cost-share item (for a minimum of five years for capital improvements). 

Please also fill out the CAIP tenant/owner acknowledgement form and submit it with your application. 

You can email your completed application to admin@jeffcd.org or drop it off at our office. (Please email admin@jeffcd.org or call 502-499-1900 to make an appointment before you drop it off.) NOTE: Mailed applications will not be accepted.

Office Address:

4200 Gardiner View Ave
Louisville, KY 40213

Take a look at the 11 eligible investment areas that are considered for cost-share through CAIP:

1. Agriculture Diversification

2. Large Animal

3. Small Animal

4. Farm Infrastructure

5. Fencing & On-Farm Water

6. Forage & Grain Improvement

7. Innovative Agricultural Systems

8. On-Farm Energy

9. Poultry & Other Fowl

10. AgTech & Leadership Development

11. Value-Added & Marketing