The federal Cooperative Agreement award of $1,319,912.00 was granted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.902). The award, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to December 31, 2028, will enable the North Dakota Conservation District Employees Association, a non-profit organization, to deliver enhanced technical services in support of USDA conservation program...
The Cooperative Agreement award of $795,369.52 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.902) supports the North Dakota Conservation District Employees Association in delivering enhanced technical services to promote sustainable agricultural practices, natural resource management, and environmental conservation across North Dakota. The funding, awarded on October 1, 2024 with a...
This federal Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Fish Passage Program (CFDA 15.685) provides $226,654 to the North Dakota Natural Resources Trust to implement conservation efforts that restore aquatic habitats and improve fish passage in the Northern Great Plains region. The project aims to protect, restore, and enhance priority habitats identified by the Great Plains Fish Habitat Partnership, a consortium of agencies and states working to support...
This $287,858 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) supports the implementation of Farm Bill activities within the agency's field offices. The award, running from September 2024 to September 2029, is funded through the NRCS's Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (CFDA 10.931), which focuses on conserving, protecting, and enhancing wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural lands through voluntary conservation...
The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) awarded a $400,000 Cooperative Agreement to the North Dakota Natural Resources Trust (Trust) under the Partners for Fish and Wildlife program (CFDA 15.631). The primary objective is to implement habitat conservation projects in the Prairie Pothole Region (PPR) of North Dakota, and potentially South Dakota and Montana if needed, to benefit breeding bird populations. Key project activities include restoring and enhancing wetland...
This $550,333 Cooperative Agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (CFDA 10.902 - Soil and Water Conservation) supports Pheasants Forever, Inc., a non-profit conservation organization, in expanding the use of prescribed fire technical application and planning in North Dakota. The key products and services to be delivered include: Providing training, planning support, networking, financial assistance, and equipment to private...
The federal Cooperative Agreement award, with a total funding of $1,339,903.64 and an award date of October 1, 2024, is provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). The award supports The Trust For Tomorrow, a non-profit organization, in providing specialized assistance to develop Wetland Restoration Plans of Operation (WRPOs), deliver technical services, and facilitate the...
This $2,339,323.44 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) will provide NRCS with well-rounded Farm Bill specialists who will rotate through multiple field offices and assist where the workload is highest, while maintaining positive working relationships. The funding will support the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts, doing business as...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $377,375 Project Grant under the Conservation Reserve Program (CFDA 10.069) to North Dakota State University (NDSU) on September 12, 2024. The purpose of this 4-year grant is to increase the capacity for conservation and watershed leadership education in North Dakota. NDSU, through its North Dakota Forest Service division, will leverage this funding to deliver comprehensive forestry, conservation, and...
The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, awarded a $1,444,960 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.902) to the North Dakota Association of Soil Conservation Districts, operating as Lincoln-Oakes Nurseries, on August 13, 2024. The project will provide training to local Soil Conservation Districts on urban conservation components, develop educational materials, coordinate...