Cooperative Agreement NR255F48XXXXC012
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded the University of Wisconsin System a $658,783.40 cooperative agreement effective September 15, 2025, through September 30, 2030, under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). The award funds education, outreach, and technical assistance services to support demonstration farm networks located in the Great Lakes Basin in Wisconsin. Through this cooperative agreement, the University of...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) a Cooperative Agreement totaling $656,037.52 under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), effective September 3, 2025, with completion by December 31, 2028. This award funds habitat management improvements implemented through recommendations developed by WDNR's Deer Management Assistance Program...
- This Cooperative Agreement award of $1,150,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) is to fund the employment of a Soil and Watershed Health Specialist and a Nutrient Management Specialist. The award to the Trade And Consumer Protection Wisconsin Department Of Agriculture will support their efforts to promote sustainable agriculture practices and conserve natural resources like...
- This $349,367 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (CFDA 10.902 - Soil and Water Conservation) funds the University of Wisconsin - Madison to construct databases and conduct analyses to allow UW-CALS to update fertilizer recommendations for nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and sulfur. The purpose is to support sustainable agriculture and natural resource management through improved fertilizer guidance. This 5-year award,...
- The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a civilian agency within the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has awarded a $438,000 Cooperative Agreement to Wisconsin's Green Fire Incorporated under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). This 3-year agreement, commencing on September 29, 2023, aims to design and assess the feasibility of a new tiered model for incentivizing voluntary producer adoption of conservation activities while maintaining farm production. The project...
- This Cooperative Agreement award of $500,000 from the Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service will support the development and implementation of annual updates to the Wisconsin Soil Nutrient Application Planner software program through September 2027. The funding assists the University of Wisconsin System's Division of University of Wisconsin - Madison and its Research and Sponsored Programs office in delivering technical assistance to agricultural producers and...
- This $600,000 Cooperative Agreement award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (CFDA 10.912 - Environmental Quality Incentives Program) aims to close knowledge and confidence gaps for new staff at the University of Wisconsin - Madison. The funding will enable these staff to effectively communicate with clients and technical service providers about nutrient management opportunities during conservation planning. The award period runs from September 30,...
- The County of Dane in Wisconsin will receive $1,000,000 through a Cooperative Agreement award from the Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service to establish a demonstration farm network in Dane County. The network will provide education, outreach, and research opportunities from September 2022 through September 2027. This award is funded through the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA #10.902), which provides conservation technical assistance to private landowners,...
- This federal Cooperative Agreement award, funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), provides $172,000.00 to maintain a network of demonstration farms centered in Ozaukee County, Wisconsin. The purpose is to showcase the effectiveness and adaptability of conservation practice systems to improve the Great Lakes Basin. The project will run from March 2024 to September 2029, with Ozaukee...
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has awarded a 5-year, $1,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Trade And Consumer Protection Wisconsin Department Of Agriculture to collaborate on employing Conservation Engineer Specialist positions. These positions will provide technical assistance to the parties on the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). The purpose of this agreement is to support the delivery of conservation technical...
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded Dane County, Wisconsin a $1.397 million Cooperative Agreement on September 26, 2025, under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to upgrade the phosphorus removal system at the Dane County Community Manure Digester Facilities located in Waunakee and Middleton, Wisconsin. The project is scheduled for completion by May 31, 2030. This cooperative agreement supports NRCS's core mission of delivering conservation technical assistance and implementing sustainable practices to address water quality degradation and environmental stewardship. The phosphorus removal system upgrade represents a targeted water quality improvement initiative that aligns with the program's focus on soil and water conservation, reducing nutrient pollution from agricultural operations while enhancing the operational capacity of the county's manure digester infrastructure. The extended performance period reflects the infrastructure modernization scope and phased implementation approach typical of conservation system improvements at regional facilities.Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $1.4m | 9/26/25 |