Environment

Environmental Quality Incentives Program

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE, AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OF

Opportunity #: 10.912

Award Ceiling

$450K

Award Floor

N/A

Close Date

N/A

Total Funding

$450K

Cost Sharing Required

Grants.gov ID

usa-10.912

Description

Promotes agricultural production, forest management, and environmental quality as compatible national goals and optimizes environmental benefits on eligible land with farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial private forest land owners. It is a voluntary program using partnerships with local, State, Tribal and Federal agencies, producer associations, and nonprofit organizations to provide flexible technical and financial assistance to install and maintain conservation practices include those related to organic production, that sustain food and fiber production. The purpose of this program is achieved through the implementation of structural, vegetative, and land management practices on eligible land. This program is funded through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). NRCS provides overall program administration and management.

Types of Assistance: DIRECT PAYMENTS FOR SPECIFIED USE

Eligible Applicants

Agricultural producers who face serious threats to soil, water, and related natural resources, or who need assistance with complying with Federal and State environment laws. A participant may be an owner, landlord, operator, or tenant of eligible agricultural lands or non-industrial forestlands. Limited resource producers, small-scale producers, social disadvantaged individuals, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, Alaska natives, and Pacific Islanders are encouraged to apply.

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