North Dakota Conservation District Employees Association

The North Dakota Conservation District Employees Association is a non-profit organization registered in SAM.gov, located in McClusky, North Dakota, with a primary focus on conservation and agricultural sustainability. The organization works closely with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), specifically through Cooperative Agreement awards under the Soil and Water Conservation Federal Grant Program (CFDA 10.902). These grants enable the association to provide critical technical services and support to conservation efforts across North Dakota, with an emphasis on promoting sustainable agricultural practices, natural resource management, and environmental conservation strategies.

Through its federal grant awards, the North Dakota Conservation District Employees Association delivers enhanced technical services that support implementation of USDA conservation programs, with a particular focus on urban and climate-smart agriculture. The organization provides technical assistance and support to private landowners, conservation districts, tribes, and other organizations, aiming to conserve natural resources and promote sustainable agricultural practices. Its recent grant awards, totaling approximately $2.1 million, cover projects running from 2021 to 2028, with specific objectives including improving conservation program accessibility, increasing conservation funding requests, supporting soil health initiatives, enhancing water quality efforts, and facilitating wildlife habitat restoration. The grants are exclusively awarded by the National Resources Conservation Service, demonstrating a specialized and focused approach to conservation technical assistance and program implementation across North Dakota's agricultural landscape.