Conservation Innovation Grant

Application Period Open for Conservation Innovation Grants Program
Application Period Open for Conservation Innovation Grants Program
NRCS is investing up to $15 million to support the development of new conservation tools and practices. Specifically, NRCS is seeking new tools, approaches, practices and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands through the Conservation Innovation Grants program ...
USDA Seeks Input on Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
USDA Seeks Input on Environmental Quality Incentives Program Rule
The Department of Agriculture wants input on proposed changes to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program known as EQIP.  The rule takes effect upon publication and includes changes to the program in the 2018 Farm Bill.   NRCS chief Matt Lohr says the new rule will "enable NRCS to better support locally-led conservation efforts while also expanding producers' ability to address significan