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 awarded National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. a $234,939 cooperative agreement on December 27, 2025 to acquire and deploy natural resource conservation expertise from individuals age 55 or older through the Agricultural Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) program to provide technical services supporting conservation-related programs in Maine in furtherance of USDA-NRCS's mission.

The agreement extends through December 31, 2026 and operates within the framework of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (CFDA 10.912), which supports agricultural production, forest management, and environmental quality through technical assistance for conservation planning, design, and implementation of conservation practices. Experienced services deployed under ACES typically support conservation planning, project implementation, and easement administration across USDA grant programs including EQIP, the Conservation Stewardship Program, the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program.

Place of performance is Maine, USA. The recipient, National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc., is a nonprofit organization headquartered in Arlington, Virginia that specializes in workforce intermediation under Title V of the Older Americans Act and authorized Experienced Services Programs, recruiting and deploying experienced workers aged 55 and older into temporary federal positions.

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 maine.