Financial assistance is contingent upon available grant funding. The following are some examples of common cost-share practices:
- Fencing to exclude livestock from streams, rivers, ditches, ponds and other waterways.
- Stream crossings and alternative livestock watering systems may also be eligible if needed.
- Gutters, downspouts and appropriate outlets for roof runoff water on existing livestock buildings.
- Waste storage and composting facilities that provide safe, long-term storage of livestock manure.
- Heavy use area protection for mud-free winter confinement areas for livestock.

Eligible cost-share practices must protect or improve water quality and/or wildlife habitat, and the public benefits from the practice must significantly outweigh private gains. Practices that directly improve or protect water quality, such as stream fencing, crossings and alternative stock watering systems are eligible for up to 75% assistance. Practices that indirectly benefit water quality, like waste storage structures and heavy use area protection are eligible for up to 50% cost-share assistance.

Other financial assistance programs include Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).