USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service-PA is inviting potential conservation partners to submit project applications for federal funding through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The deadline for applications is November 4.

NRCS will award up to $360 million dollars nationwide to locally driven, public-private partnerships that improve the nation’s water quality, combat drought, enhance soil health, support wildlife habitat and protect agricultural viability.

“RCPP brings an expanded approach to investing in natural resource conservation that empowers local communities to work with multiple partners and agricultural producers to design solutions that work best for them,” said NRCS State Conservationist Denise Coleman.

Partners may request between $250,000 and $10 million in RCPP funding through this funding announcement. Partners are expected to offer value-added contributions to amplify the impact of RCPP funding in an amount equal or greater to the NRCS investment.

Eligible lead partners are encouraged to apply. Funding is open to private industry, non-government organizations, Indian tribes, state and local governments, water districts and universities, among others. The full list of eligible entities is available in the RCPP funding announcement.

Aug. 27 Webinar

A webinar with general program information for RCPP applicants is scheduled for 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Aug 27, 2020. Visit the main RCPP website for information on how to participate.

Partners interested in applying for an RCPP Project in PA are required to contact the Pennsylvania RCPP Coordinator, Susan Marquart, ASTC for Partnerships, at 717-237-2237 or Susan.Marquart@USDA.gov.

For more information on RCPP, visit the RCPP website.

For more information on assistance available to farmers and landowners, visit the NRCS-PA webpage.

NewsClip:

Visit NRCS-PA At Virtual Ag Progress Days Aug. 9-12

Related Articles:

-- NRCS-PA: Assistance Available To Farmers Thru COVID-19 Food Assistance Program

-- PA Assn. For Sustainable Agriculture New Report On Managing Agricultural Lands For Clean & Safe Water

[Posted: August 7, 2020]

8/10/2020