The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has awarded a $662,278.52 Cooperative Agreement to the Cape Atlantic Soil Conservation District in New Jersey under the Soil and Water Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.902). This 5-year agreement, commencing on July 29, 2024 and concluding on May 31, 2029, will provide technical assistance to all 6 NRCS offices within the state of New Jersey as requested. The position...
The National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $159,952.88 cooperative agreement to the New Jersey Audubon Society Inc. on August 9, 2022 under the Soil and Water Conservation federal grant program (CFDA 10.902). The award will provide technical assistance and outreach to landowners in southern New Jersey through September 1, 2027, with an emphasis on wildlife habitat and forestry conservation practices according to NRCS standards. The New Jersey Audubon Society will work directly with...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $753,250 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts. The award, effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, will fund the provision of conservation technical assistance to private landowners, conservation districts, tribes, and other organizations in Delaware. This includes services such as...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $4,087,300 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to the National Conservation District Employees Association. This 4-year award, effective September 5, 2024 through September 29, 2028, will fund the implementation of a national conservation planning partnership communications strategy project nationwide. The project aims to promote sustainable agriculture,...
The Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service Technical Agricultural Assistance awarded a $889,595.79 Cooperative Agreement to the NH Association of Conservation Districts from September 16, 2022 to September 30, 2027 under the Soil and Water Conservation CFDA 10.902 program. Under this award, the NH Association of Conservation Districts will provide support to the Natural Resources Conservation Service for outreach, easement monitoring, and demonstration projects. Specifically, the...
The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $354,116.30 cooperative agreement to the Maine Association of Conservation Districts (MACD) to support and facilitate NRCS conservation delivery and customer service in Maine through July 31, 2027. Under the Soil and Water Conservation CFDA #10.902 program, MACD will leverage its capacity and that of Maine's Soil and Water Conservation Districts to provide technical assistance to NRCS. Specifically, MACD and...
This Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides $133,876.80 to the Knox Lincoln Soil and Water Conservation District to deliver strategic conservation delivery assistance that enhances the agency's ability to support conservation. The funding supports the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), which provides technical assistance to private landowners, conservation districts, tribes, and other...
The New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NJWSA) was awarded a $162,934.51 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation CFDA #10.902 program. The grant will fund technical assistance services to private landowners in the Raritan River watershed areas of Hunterdon, Morris, and Somerset Counties in New Jersey from September 2022 through September 2027. Services will include increasing conservation...
The North Carolina State University will receive $125,000 through a Cooperative Agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service. The funding is provided through the Soil and Water Conservation federal grant program (CFDA 10.902) to expand outreach and technical assistance for the SCCC through training on new tools and other activities. Specifically, NC State will conduct training for conservation professionals on updated tools and...
This Cooperative Agreement award in the amount of $124,431.79 is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to the Somerset County Soil Conservation District for the purpose of delivering strategic conservation assistance that enhances the agency's ability to support conservation efforts. The award is funded through the NRCS Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), which provides technical assistance to private landowners, conservation...