Next Round of Funding for Conservation Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing February 2, 2024, as the next application batching date for applications to be considered for FY2024.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is announcing February 2, 2024, as the next application batching date for applications to be considered for FY2024.
Urban and Innovative Producers, Public Invited to Attend November Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production
USDA is making more than $3 billion in funding available for agricultural producers and forest landowners nationwide to participate in voluntary conservation programs and adopt climate-smart practices in fiscal year 2024 as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $70 million in partnerships that will improve outreach to underserved producers and communities to expand access to conservation assistance, including programs funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, as well as career opportunities.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA September 15, 2023 - The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing December 1st, 2023, as the initial application batching date for applications to be considered for fiscal year 2024 IRA funding.
USDA Invests $65 million for Conservation Innovation Grants
USDA Invests $7.4 Million in 25 Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Efforts
NRCS and the Forest Service seek proposals for Joint Chiefs’ projects to mitigate wildfire risk, protect water quality, improve wildlife habitat, restore forest ecosystems and contribute to USDA’s efforts to combat climate change. Proposals must be submitted by Sept. 4 for fiscal year 2024 funding.
Today’s announcement and the broader federal strategy will support the effective implementation of these climate and conservation investments and help further President Biden’s bold goal of achieving a 50-52 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, compared to 2005 levels.
We’re inviting urban producers, innovative producers, and other stakeholders to virtually attend a public meeting of the Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production on August 1 from 3-6 pm ET.