Removing eastern redcedar from your Oklahoma property is expensive, but you may not have to pay for all of it yourself. Several state and federal programs provide cost-share grants that can cover a significant portion of your cedar removal costs. Here is a breakdown of the programs available to Oklahoma landowners in 2026 and how to take advantage of them.
Before you read further
You are the applicant. Every program below is applied for by the landowner, through a conservation district or USDA Service Center. 4CWM does not fill out, sign, submit, or track applications, and we are not affiliated with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, any conservation district, or USDA NRCS. What we provide is the free written contractor quote these programs require you to attach, and the clearing work once you are approved.
📘 New 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Want a complete walkthrough on how to actually apply? Read our updated guide: How Oklahoma Landowners Can Get Up to 90% of Cedar Removal Costs Reimbursed in 2026. It covers application steps for all three programs, eligible counties in 4CWM’s service area, and exactly what to do this week even if the headline program is currently between application windows.
Oklahoma Conservation Commission: Invasive Woody Species Cost-Share Program
The Oklahoma Conservation Commission’s Land Management Division offers a cost-share program specifically for the removal of invasive woody species including eastern redcedar, saltcedar, and mesquite. Landowners can receive up to $50,000 per fiscal year in cost-share reimbursement, with reimbursement rates of up to 90% on approved projects. There are no minimum acreage requirements and no grazing requirements to qualify.
The program is currently available in select conservation districts across the state. Eligible districts include Beaver County, Bryan County, Checotah, Cimarron County, Greer County, Haskell County, Johnston County, Kiowa County, Logan County, Lincoln County, McIntosh County, Murray County, Pawnee County, Payne County, Pittsburg County, Texas County, Washita County, and others. The list of eligible districts expands as funding grows.
How to apply: You submit an application through your local conservation district office, or contact Andrea Moseley at the Oklahoma Conservation Commission. Visit conservation.ok.gov for current application details and deadlines.
USDA EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program)
The EQIP program through the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers for conservation practices, including brush management and invasive species removal. EQIP can cover a percentage of the cost of cedar removal, with payment rates that vary by county and practice.
EQIP is available statewide and is not limited to specific conservation districts. The program is competitive, with applications ranked based on environmental benefit, but cedar removal projects typically score well because of the water conservation, wildfire reduction, and habitat improvement benefits.
How to apply: Visit your local NRCS office (there is one in most Oklahoma counties) to discuss your project and submit an EQIP application yourself. Application periods are typically annual, so contact your local office to find out the current deadline.
Oklahoma Forestry Services Grants
The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Services division periodically offers urban and rural grants for invasive species management, reforestation, and wildfire mitigation. These grants vary by year and funding availability, but they have historically provided assistance for cedar removal and brush management projects. Check with the Oklahoma Forestry Services website or your county extension office for current opportunities.
Where 4CWM LLC Fits In
Many of these cost-share programs require a project plan, acreage estimate, and contractor quote as part of the application you submit. 4CWM LLC provides that quote. We will walk your property, assess the cedar infestation, provide a detailed acreage and cost estimate, and give you a firm written quote that you attach to your own application. We do not prepare or file the application itself, and we do not communicate with the agency on your behalf.
We specialize in eastern redcedar removal using forestry mulching, the fastest, cleanest, and most cost-effective method for clearing cedar from Oklahoma land. Our average rate is approximately $700 per acre with a 3-acre minimum, and full back grading is included at no extra charge.
If you are thinking about applying for a cost-share grant, start with your local conservation district or NRCS office. They will tell you what is open, what you qualify for, and what your application needs to include. When you get to the contractor quote, call us at 918-313-1632 and we will get you a written number on paper at no charge. We serve 31 counties within a 120-mile radius of Tulsa.
Related reading: 2026 Cedar Cost-Share Application Step-by-Step Guide
Disclaimer: 4CWM LLC Land Management is an independent land clearing contractor and is not affiliated with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission, any Oklahoma conservation district, USDA NRCS, or Oklahoma Forestry Services. We do not prepare or submit cost-share applications on behalf of landowners. Program details, eligibility, and reimbursement rates change. Verify current program status directly with the administering agency before applying.
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