Cooperative Agreement NR223A750003C058

This federal Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), will support two community organizations that will serve as an education hub for agriculturally underserved populations. The $740,069 award, effective August 25, 2024 through July 30, 2028, will provide infrastructure, training, and community activities to these organizations. The goal is to...

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a civilian agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, awarded a $4,000,000 Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 10.902 - Soil and Water Conservation) to Farmers Outreach Solutions, Inc., a minority-owned non-profit organization, to develop and deliver training and educational materials on conservation practices to farmers and other producers in North Carolina. The award, effective from September 15, 2024 to September 14, 2029, aims to build and...

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, awarded a $374,400 Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 10.902 - Soil and Water Conservation) to Expanding Resources Into Action Inc. on September 15, 2024. The award aims to increase awareness and participation in NRCS programs and services among socially disadvantaged, limited resource, women, veteran, and beginning farmers and ranchers in Southwest Mississippi. The funding will support...

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has awarded a $500,000 Cooperative Agreement (CFDA 10.902 - Soil and Water Conservation) to the National Organization of Professional Hispanic Natural Resources Conservation SE. The purpose of this 3-year award, with a period of performance from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2027, is to support the execution of two NRCS ERG training conferences. The Cooperative Agreement aims to...

The National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $213,000 cooperative agreement to Black In Appalachia: Research, Education, & Support from June 2022 through May 2024 under the Soil and Water Conservation CFDA 10.902 program. The funding will support equity outreach and support services for underserved communities in northeastern Tennessee and southwestern Virginia. As part of its mission to provide conservation technical assistance to private landowners and organizations, the Soil...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $843,366 Cooperative Agreement to Connecting Kids Inside Out, a minority-owned, woman-owned, and Black American-owned non-profit organization, under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). The project aims to expand access to conservation assistance and information for historically underserved producers and communities, and to promote opportunities for students to pursue careers in...

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has awarded a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement (Grant ID: NR243A750018C013) to Agriculture Future Of America Inc. This 5-year award (Aug 2024 - Dec 2029) aims to support the NRCS's diversity outreach activities. The goal is to promote NRCS career opportunities and engage a diverse community of students and other stakeholders in NRCS programs. This award falls under the Soil and Water...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $10,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to Connecting Kids Inside Out, a minority-owned, woman-owned, and Black American-owned non-profit organization, to connect and engage community-based organizations and local community-led conservation programs. The goal is to provide effective outreach services to historically underserved producers and underserved communities and increase their participation in USDA...

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), under the Soil and Water Conservation federal grant program (CFDA 10.902), awarded a $338,248 Cooperative Agreement to Council On The Environment Inc. (doing business as Council On The Environment Of New York City) to conduct targeted outreach to historically underserved producers, with a focus on Spanish-speaking and beginning farmers, about NRCS conservation programs. This 3-year project, beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 1,...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $689,755.92 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to Mentorscope Community Outreach. The purpose of the award is to reach, educate, and support historically underserved producers, including socially disadvantaged, limited resource, and beginning farmers in Louisiana, Missouri, and Mississippi. The funding will support the delivery of conservation technical...