USDA Announces $252 Million Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program

From: Greis, Anna L -FS
Sent: Friday, January 13, 2017 9:30 AM

FYI- This is a large funding source for on-the-ground work. If you are looking for funding sources for invasives and other forest health projects I recommend trying for this program. There is a longleaf pine project that was funded in 2016. For ideas of what is funded: Attached is the RCPP project summaries from 2015 and here is a link for 2016 projects: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/national/programs/farmbill/rcpp/?cid=nrcseprd598407

Pre-proposals are due April 21^st.

-Anna

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USDA Announces $252 Million Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program USDA invites potential conservation partners, including private industry, non-government organizations, Indian tribes, state and local governments, water districts, and universities to submit project applications for federal funding through RCPP. NRCS will award up to $252 million dollars to locally driven, public-private partnerships that improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat, and protect agricultural viability.  Additional Resources: Learn more about the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. Join the #conservation conversation on Twitter. Find local USDA services centers. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.