Cooperative Agreement W911NF2420043

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $236,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation Program (CFDA 10.902) to Unlimited Community Agricultural Cooperative Aal (UCAC), a minority-owned small agricultural cooperative in Mississippi. The purpose of the award is to implement high-quality training programs to educate small and limited resource farmers on using integrated crop management techniques and conservation practices...

The Cooperator will provide $5 million in technical assistance services under a Cooperative Agreement awarded by the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture. As part of the American Rescue Plan Technical Assistance Investment Program (CFDA 10.234), the Cooperator will collaborate with USDA to deliver targeted technical assistance to achieve improved equitable participation in agriculture by underserved farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners....

This federal Cooperative Agreement award, issued by the Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service, is funded under the Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program (CFDA 10.001). The $129,750 award, effective from September 1, 2024 to August 31, 2026, was granted to National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. (NEW Solutions), a non-profit organization specializing in connecting experienced professionals aged 55 and older with federal agencies. Through this...

The Tri-County Agricultural Cooperative was awarded a $200,000 cooperative agreement from the United States Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service on August 16, 2022 through September 14, 2024. The award was provided through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP, CFDA #10.924), which provides financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers to conserve soil, water, air, and related natural resources on their land, including cropland, grassland,...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $265,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.902) to the Tri-County Agricultural Cooperative located in Charleston, Mississippi. The award will support the Cooperative's efforts to teach underserved farmers and ranchers in Mississippi about sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices. The project will run from September 15, 2024 to April...

This Cooperative Agreement award from the Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office supports a comprehensive network of Cooperative Study Units to facilitate cooperative research, technical assistance, education, and training to inform science-based management of the National Park System. The $280,743 award, effective August 1, 2023 through November 30, 2027, will engage recipients in shared environmental stewardship and better prepare the National Park Service to...

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $311,435 Cooperative Agreement to Mississippi State University to increase the capacity of conservation organizations to promote awareness and implementation of Farm Bill program activities to diverse audiences in Mississippi. The Cooperative Agreement is funded under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902), which provides conservation technical assistance to private landowners, conservation...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $10,500,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to increase the capacity of 5 community-based organizations (CBOs) in 5 states (LA, MS, NM, NC, and TN). The CBOs will provide outreach and technical assistance services to assist rural producers in receiving and maximizing the benefits offered by USDA voluntary programs. The award period is from September 15,...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Coastal Program has awarded a $100,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Partnership For Gulf Coast Land Conservation Inc., a non-profit organization, to provide conservation and land management services across the Gulf Coast region. Under this 3-year award (Sep 1, 2024 - Sep 30, 2027), the organization will conduct due diligence activities such as appraisals, title examinations, environmental studies, and baseline assessments to support voluntary coastal...

The Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $424,359 Cooperative Agreement under the Experienced Services Program (CFDA 15.070) to National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. (NEW Solutions), a non-profit organization. The purpose of the award is to enable NEW Solutions to provide experienced professionals aged 55 and older to support the Bureau of Reclamation's mission in areas such as environmental compliance, water resource policy, and stakeholder coordination for the Central Valley Project...