USDA seeks Conservation Collaboration Grant proposals

To the Press

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking proposals for Conservation Collaboration Grants (CCG) to help address Iowa’s most pressing natural resource concerns. Proposals are due March 31.

NRCS will select proposals that leverage USDA and partner resources and effectively implement projects. Successful proposals will address at least one of the following:

• Building soil health.
• Improving economic and environmental performance of grasslands.
• Providing habitat for local wildlife as identified in the Iowa Wildlife Action Plan.
• Reducing net emissions of greenhouse gasses associated with agriculture.
• Supporting the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

An emphasis will be placed on projects that build technical capacity of NRCS and partner field conservation employees; utilize local watershed groups to develop and implement projects; and leverage non-Federal and non-government resources. The maximum amount per grant is $2 million.

For more information about the CCG proposal process, including the official announcement, visit http://bit.ly/CCG_2017 or contact Judy Martinson at 515-284-4370.

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