To assist with the successful implementation of collaborative alswcc/nrcs programs including prairie restoration by increasing capac ITY to meet the needs of producers

This $1,591,650 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.902) is intended to assist the Soil & Water Conservation Committee Alabama with the successful implementation of collaborative programs, including prairie restoration, to increase capacity and meet the needs of producers in the state.

The award, with a performance period from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2028, will support the Soil & Water Conservation Committee Alabama, a state government entity, in delivering technical assistance, conservation planning, and project implementation services to private landowners, conservation districts, and other stakeholders across Alabama. The funding will enable the committee to enhance its efforts in promoting responsible land and water resource management, environmental stewardship, and climate-smart agricultural practices throughout the state.