Acquire and use the natural resource conservation expertise of individuals age 55 or older through the agricultural conservation EXP erienced services (aces) program to provide technical services in…

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $251,417.45 to National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. on December 26, 2025, to acquire and deploy natural resource conservation expertise of individuals age 55 or older through the Agricultural Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program to provide technical services supporting USDA-NRCS conservation-related programs in Idaho.

The program falls under the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (CFDA 10.931). Work is performed in Idaho with a period of performance through December 30, 2026. National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc., a nonprofit headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, specializes in recruiting and placing experienced workers aged 55 and older into federal positions. The organization serves as prime recipient on this award with no sub-recipients identified in the source.

Acquire and use the natural resource conservation expertise of individuals age 55 or older through the agricultural conservation EXP erienced services (aces) program to provide technical services in support of the conservation related programs in furtherance of USDA-nrcs' mission in idaho.