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USDA NRCS Grants
15 open USDA NRCS grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 2 grants totaling $11M.
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Open USDA NRCS grants
SUPPLEMENTAL LOWER GUNNISON WATERSHED PROJECT
Up to $10MopenSUPPLEMENTAL LOWER GUNNISON WATERSHED PROJECT is sponsored by USDA NRCS. A project to enhance irrigation efficiency and reduce salt and selenium contr...
water_qualityenvironmental_justiceclimate_changeirrigationwater conservationAlaska Conservation Innovation Grants
Up to $479KopenAlaska Conservation Innovation Grants is sponsored by USDA NRCS. Offers matching funds to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conserv...
higher_educationtribal_governanceinnovationCommunity Garden Grant Program
openCommunity Garden Grant Program is sponsored by USDA NRCS. Provides funding for garden supplies and construction of seasonal high tunnels to enhance lo...
community_developmentfood_securityurban_planningagriculturecommunity gardenWibaux County Animal Health/Livestock Shelter Targeted Implementation Plan (TIP)
openWibaux County Animal Health/Livestock Shelter Targeted Implementation Plan (TIP) is sponsored by USDA NRCS. Provides financial and technical assistanc...
Conservation Innovation Grants
openConservation Innovation Grants is offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and supports the development and adoption of innov...
land_conservationagricultureenvironmental_educationclimate_changeconservationWyoming Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
openWyoming Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is sponsored by USDA NRCS. Supports the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches an...
land_conservationagricultureclean_energyenergy_efficiencyconservation innovationWibaux County Animal Health/Livestock Shelter TIP
openWibaux County Animal Health/Livestock Shelter TIP is a grant from USDA NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) that funds conservation practices...
agricultureland_conservationclimate_changelivestock shelterwindbreaksPennsylvania NRCS People’s Garden Initiative
openPennsylvania NRCS People’s Garden Initiative is sponsored by USDA NRCS. Pennsylvania NRCS People's Garden Initiative is a grant from USDA NRCS that fu...
community_developmenturban_planningfood_securityenvironmental_educationcommunity gardenRegional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Grants
openRegional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Grants are grants from USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that fund collaborative con...
land_conservationforestryagriculturewater_qualitybiodiversityRegenerative Pilot Program
openRegenerative Pilot Program is sponsored by USDA NRCS. A $700 million initiative supporting farmers in adopting regenerative agriculture practices to i...
agricultureland_conservationcarbon_captureclimate_changeenvironmental_educationRegional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP)
openRegional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) is sponsored by USDA NRCS. Encourages partners to join NRCS in delivering conservation assistance to ...
land_conservationwater_qualitybiodiversityagriculturesoil restorationPennsylvania Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
openPennsylvania Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is sponsored by USDA NRCS. Competitive grants supporting innovative conservation efforts on working ...
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials
openConservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials is sponsored by USDA NRCS. Supports the adoption and evaluation of innovat...
climate_changeagricultureland_conservationcarbon_captureconservation innovationConservation Innovation Grants (CIG) – On‑Farm Trials (Historically Underserved Producers)
openConservation Innovation Grants (CIG) – On-Farm Trials is a grant from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that funds agricultural p...
environmental_educationbiodiversityland_conservationwater_qualityconservationUrban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program
openUrban Agriculture and Innovative Production (UAIP) Competitive Grants Program is a grant from USDA NRCS that funds urban agriculture and innovative fo...
community_developmentagricultureurban_planningfood_securityenvironmental_education
Where USDA NRCS grants go
Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.
What USDA NRCS funds
Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent USDA NRCS awards:
How to apply for USDA NRCS grants
Most USDA NRCS applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials). Federal applicants additionally need a SAM.gov UEI and an active Grants.gov account.
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