CAL poly humboldt-NRCDP- to strengthen the USDA-nrcs diversityrecruitment mission in support of the natural resource career development program (NRCDP).

The National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $120,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Humboldt State University Sponsored Programs Foundation to strengthen the USDA-NRCS Diversity Recruitment Mission in support of the Natural Resource Career Development Program. The award will support the Soil and Water Conservation federal grant program (CFDA #10.902) from July 25, 2022 through December 31, 2023.

Under the agreement, the Foundation will work with NRCS to provide conservation technical assistance and training to increase diversity in natural resource careers. Specifically, the Foundation will partner with NRCS to recruit and support students and professionals from underserved communities into careers with NRCS and other conservation organizations. This will help NRCS fulfill its mission of conserving natural resources through a diverse, skilled workforce, as outlined in the Soil and Water Conservation program.