Monday, March 14, 2016

USDA Announces $260 Million Available for Regional Conservation Partnership Program

WASHINGTON, March 14, 2016 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of up to $260 million for partner proposals to improve the nation's water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability. The funding is being made available through USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service’s (NRCS) innovative Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) and applicants must be able to match the federal award with private or local funds.

From: http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2016/03/0064.xml&contentidonly=true

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