Deliver conservation technical assistance and cost share to farm bill program participants in south carolina

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded $1,000,000 to the South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts, Inc. on September 4, 2025, under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). This three-year cooperative agreement, extending through September 30, 2028, funds the delivery of conservation technical assistance and cost-share support to Farm Bill program participants throughout South Carolina. The awardee will provide one-on-one conservation planning, technical guidance, and implementation support to private landowners, conservation districts, and other eligible organizations seeking to adopt sustainable land management practices.

The funded activities support a range of conservation outcomes including erosion control, water quality improvement, climate-smart agriculture initiatives, and habitat preservation. Through this agreement, the South Carolina Association of Conservation Districts will leverage NRCS funding to expand local conservation delivery capacity, connecting Farm Bill program participants with professionally-skilled conservationists who can assist in implementing proven conservation technologies and practices tailored to South Carolina's specific natural resource priorities. The award reflects NRCS's continued investment in strengthening state and local conservation infrastructure to achieve soil, water, and natural resource sustainability objectives.