Project Grant NR244639XXXXG002

The Soil and Water Conservation Society, Incorporated (SWCS) will provide conservation technical assistance services totaling $257,300 under a Cooperative Agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS). The award is part of the USDA NRCS' Soil and Water Conservation CFDA #10.902 program and runs from May 16, 2022 through April 30, 2024. Under the agreement, SWCS will assist private landowners, conservation districts, tribes,...

The National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $993,164 Cooperative Agreement to the Soil and Water Conservation Society, Incorporated (SWCS) to provide programming, outreach, and training through the Emerging Leaders Program. This program aims to develop an NRCS workforce that can better promote NRCS programs and projects. The award period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. The funding supports SWCS's efforts to deliver technical assistance, conference management,...

The Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $123,300 project grant to the Soil and Water Conservation Society, Incorporated to provide for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Showcase and registration fees for up to 107 NRCS employees to attend the conference in Denver, Colorado from July 31 to August 3, 2022. The funding supports the Soil and Water Conservation Society's delivery of products and services under the Soil and Water Conservation federal...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $283,548 Cooperative Agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902) to the Center of Southwest Culture, a non-profit organization, to provide a series of culturally and linguistically informed training workshops on soil regeneration, water conservation, and farm development. The goal is to improve conservation practices and build the success of limited-resource, socially...

The North Carolina State University will receive $125,000 through a Cooperative Agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service. The funding is provided through the Soil and Water Conservation federal grant program (CFDA 10.902) to expand outreach and technical assistance for the SCCC through training on new tools and other activities. Specifically, NC State will conduct training for conservation professionals on updated tools and...

The Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service awarded Spruce Root, Inc. a $100,000 cooperative agreement under the Soil and Water Conservation CFDA 10.902 program. The award will support conferences and retreats from September 2022 through September 2027 to bring Alaskan farmers together to share best management practices and promote sustainable agriculture. By facilitating knowledge sharing among industry professionals and farmers, the agreement directly supports the...

The National Grazing Lands Coalition will deliver six Working Effectively with Livestock Producers training courses totaling approximately $622,800 under a Cooperative Agreement with the US Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service. The trainings will provide approximately 30 students each in Louisiana, Arkansas, and Mississippi with skills to work with livestock producers, meeting the Farm Production and Conservation Business Center Education and Development Standards...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $461,496.86 Cooperative Agreement on Sep 29, 2023 to the South Central Resource Conservation & Development Council, Inc. under the Soil and Water Conservation program (CFDA 10.902). The agreement will educate agricultural producers in 4 counties on mitigating woody encroachment over the 3-year project period ending Sep 28, 2026. The funding supports the non-profit organization's efforts to...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) awarded a $358,905 Cooperative Agreement under the Conservation Reserve Program (CFDA 10.069) to the South Dakota Association of Conservation Districts. The purpose of this 3-year award, with a period of performance from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, is to provide professional development and training to all Conservation District employees in South Dakota. The Conservation Reserve Program aims to...

The Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service awarded a $369,433 Cooperative Agreement to South Carolina State University through December 15, 2024 under the Soil and Water Conservation CFDA #10.902 program. The award will increase the number of minority conservation and natural resources specialists trained to serve the public by allowing the agency and university to collaborate on educating youth about career opportunities and skills in these fields. As part of this...