USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing a funding opportunity for agreements that address Iowa-specific conservation issues. The proposal deadline is May 7, 2024.
Through the Iowa Partners for Conservation (IPC) Award, successful projects will address local natural resource issues, encourage collaboration, and develop state and community-level conservation leadership.
The purpose of the IPC awards will be to leverage NRCS and partner resources on proposals that address the following strategic goals of the Iowa NRCS Strategic Plan:
- Result in Soil Health engagement in the agronomic community (private sector) with the help of conservation agronomists.
- Conduct on-site (field) practice certifications and follow-up with producers on conservation seeding establishment.
- Conduct inventory and quantify benefits of conservation practices.
- Provide engineering planning and design for wetland restoration on easements.
Priority will be placed on projects that address Soil Health/Climate Smart Ag, Water Quality and Quantity, Habitat, Urban Agriculture, and Racial Equity. Projects will be executed through:
- Providing high quality technical services that help our customers achieve their conservation goals.
- Increasing adoption of conservation in Iowa.
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