Working to increase the adoption of climate smart initiatives through conservation planning among non-traditional, small-scape, urban, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers

Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
NR247335XXXXC002
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$750,686

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.902 Soil and Water Conservation
Completion date 42% complete
Place of performance
Oklahoma City, OK, USA

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About this award

This $750,686 Cooperative Agreement award 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) aims to increase the adoption of climate-smart initiatives through conservation planning among non-traditional, small-scale, urban, and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers.

The primary deliverables include:

  • Developing workshops to share ideas and opportunities on effectively working with non-traditional producers
  • Presenting testimonials from producers on how NRCS has supported their agricultural enterprises beyond metropolitan areas
  • Implementing a mentorship program to provide training and support for new or inexperienced NRCS staff through collaborations with non-traditional producers
  • Organizing farm tours for NRCS staff to visit mentor farms engaged in climate-smart practices

This 5-year award, with a start date of September 10, 2024, involves a sub-award to Oklahoma State University to help execute these activities.

Subawards

Subrecipient Amount Awarded
Oklahoma State University The Oklahoma Local Agriculture Collaborative (OLAC) was formalized in partnerships between the Oklahoma Nutrition Information & Education (ONIE) Project and… $38,347
Oklahoma State University Develop workshops to share ideas and opportunities on how best to work with non-traditional producers. Present testimonials of producers on how NRCS has… $41,647

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Who received award NR247335XXXXC002?

NR247335XXXXC002 was awarded to University Of Oklahoma by National Resources Conservation Service (Department of Agriculture) on September 10, 2024.

How much is award NR247335XXXXC002 worth?

$750,686 has been obligated on NR247335XXXXC002.

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