Conservation Outreach, Education and Technical Assistance

Objective

The overall goal of Conservation Outreach is to expand conservation assistance to historically underserved farmers and ranchers in participating equitably in the full range of agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, and related programs offered by Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and to provide opportunities for students to pursue careers in agriculture, natural resources and related sciences. Eligible entities may compete for funding on projects that provide education and training in agriculture, agribusiness, forestry, agriculturally related services, within NRCS programs, and to conduct outreach initiatives.

Who Can Apply

• Other

Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, Individual/Family, Native American Organizations (includes Indian groups, cooperatives, corporations, partnerships, associations), State (includes District of Columbia, public institutions of higher education and hospitals), U.S. Territories and possessions (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Private nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals), Public nonprofit institution/organization (includes institutions of higher education and hospitals).

Who Benefits

• Other

Student/Trainee, Individual/Family, Specialized group and historically underserved.

Assistance Types

• Cooperative Agreement

Program Contact

Rebekah.Lauster@wdc.usda.gov
2022055510