Resource Conservation & Development For Northeast Iowa Inc.

Resource Conservation & Development For Northeast Iowa Inc. (R C & D Northeast Iowa) is a non-profit organization based in Postville, Iowa, registered in SAM.gov since 2007, with a focus on supporting rural economic development and natural resource conservation initiatives. The organization is structured as a corporate entity with tax-exempt status and has consistently received federal grants from various U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies, demonstrating its commitment to enhancing rural community development and agricultural sustainability in northeastern Iowa.

R C & D Northeast Iowa has secured multiple federal grant awards addressing diverse rural development objectives, including agricultural marketing, energy efficiency, and local food promotion. Notable projects include a $532,012 Agricultural Marketing Service grant to revitalize northeast Iowa orchards, helping small family farms maximize production and create economic opportunities, and a $250,000 Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) grant providing technical assistance for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements. The organization has also developed initiatives such as a Farmers Market Manager Certification Program, a mobile juice press project, and collaborative efforts with Native American representatives to create cultural interpretive resources. Their grant work spans cooperative agreements with the National Resources Conservation Service, project grants from Rural Business Cooperative Services, and sub-awards involving partners like the National Trust for Historic Preservation, consistently focusing on supporting rural communities through strategic economic and resource conservation programs.