Assist native americans with grassland conservation and native plant restoration to increase habitat for monarchs, pollinators, and ground nesting birds

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $318,150 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to The Learning Center At The Euchee Butterfly Farm Inc., a minority-owned, woman-owned, and Native American-owned non-profit organization. This award will assist Native Americans with grassland conservation and native plant restoration efforts to increase habitat for monarchs, pollinators, and ground-nesting birds. The assistance provided will be multi-faceted, encompassing planning, training, implementation, and on-site technical support over the period of Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025. This grant further demonstrates The Learning Center At The Euchee Butterfly Farm Inc.'s commitment to supporting sustainable agriculture, natural resource management, and equitable access to USDA programs for Native American farmers and landowners.

The assistance provided will be multi-faceted, encompassing planning, training, implementation, and on-site technical support.