Minnesota Association Of Soil & Water Conservation Districts Inc.

The Minnesota Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts Inc. (MASWCD) is a non-profit organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota, registered in the SAM.gov system since 2012. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the organization primarily works in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to support conservation and land management efforts across Minnesota. The organization serves as a critical intermediary between government agencies and local stakeholders, focusing on environmental conservation, agricultural sustainability, and natural resource protection.

Through its federal grant awards, MASWCD provides technical assistance and coordination services primarily within the conservation and agricultural sectors. The organization has received multiple cooperative agreements from NRCS, including a significant $200,000 award effective from January 2025 to December 2027 under the Conservation Reserve Program (CFDA 10.069). These grants support activities such as conservation planning, wildlife habitat restoration, soil health improvement, and outreach to agricultural stakeholders. Additionally, MASWCD has engaged in sub-grant work, including a Community Services Block Grant with the Minnesota Department of Human Services in October 2024. The organization's grant history demonstrates a consistent commitment to locally led conservation efforts, technical support for landowners, and alignment with USDA-NRCS conservation program guidelines, positioning itself as a key partner in advancing environmental and agricultural sustainability initiatives at the state level.