The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business Cooperative Services awarded a $100,000 Project Grant to the Pierce Conservation District on March 26, 2024 under the Rural Energy for America Program (CFDA 10.868). The funding supports the district's delivery of mandatory renewable energy technical assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses in Washington state. This assistance includes helping stakeholders access REAP funding opportunities, providing support for renewable energy projects, and promoting the implementation of energy efficiency improvements. The Conservation District has previously participated as a sub-awardee in projects aimed at increasing farm resiliency through implementing and modeling pollinator habitat, collaborating with prime grantees such as Montana State University.
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