This project will benefit the delivery, accessibility, and knowledge of conservation programs among customers which in turn will increase conservation funding requests and plans enacted

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 target completion date of December 31, 2027, enables the association to provide critical technical assistance and support to private landowners, conservation districts, tribes, and other organizations. This includes improving the accessibility and delivery of USDA conservation programs, increasing conservation funding requests and implementation, supporting soil health initiatives, enhancing water quality efforts, and facilitating wildlife habitat restoration.