Regional Conservation Partnership Program: Who Qualifies and What You Get
Learn how regional partnerships can access co-investment for large-scale conservation projects involving local producers.
The Regional Conservation Partnership Program provides co-investment funding to support large-scale conservation projects managed through collaborative regional efforts.
Who it's for
This program is designed for partnerships rather than individuals. To qualify, organizations such as non-profits, tribal nations, or local government entities must team up to work alongside agricultural producers.
What you get
If your partnership is successful, you receive co-investment funds to help pay for regional conservation projects. This financial support is intended to bolster environmental efforts across a specific area through collaborative management.
What it costs you
There is a significant responsibility involved in participating. A lead partner must be designated to manage the entire project and must provide matching funds to supplement the federal investment.
The catch to know
Individual producers cannot apply for this funding directly. If you are a producer looking to participate, you must apply through the specific regional project being managed by your local partnership.
How to apply
- Form a partnership with local producers and relevant organizations.
- Develop a regional conservation project plan.
- Secure matching funds to meet the program requirements.
- Coordinate your application through your designated regional project lead.
For more details, visit the official portal: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/rcpp-regional-conservation-partnership-program