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

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $199,144 cooperative agreement to CWI Works, Inc. on January 1, 2026, under the Agricultural Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) program to deploy individuals age 55 or older as technical service providers in support of NRCS conservation programs in Puerto Rico through December 31, 2026.

CWI Works, Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, specializes in workforce development and employment services for older Americans. Under this award, the organization acquires and leverages the natural resource conservation expertise of experienced senior workers to provide technical assistance supporting NRCS's conservation mission in Puerto Rico. The work is performed in Puerto Rico with period of performance from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026.

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