NRCS Texas Opens 2nd Round of FY24 Conservation Stewardship Funding
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The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas has announced a second sign-up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) through the Inflation Reduction Act in fiscal year 2024, with applications accepted through June 21, 2024. The sign-up is funded through Act Now, which allows NRCS to instantly approve and obligate a ranked application when it meets or exceeds a state-determined minimum ranking score, set at 15 for this sign-up. CSP, designed to help farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners enhance their existing conservation efforts while strengthening their operations, participants earn yearly payments for five years to achieve higher levels of conservation and stewardship, with this specific sign-up targeting climate and clean energy.
The Texas USDA NRCS Announces New Sign-Up for Conservation Program
The Texas branch of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced a second opportunity to sign up for the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) for fiscal year 2024. Applications are open until June 21, 2024.
Funding and Ranking Process
The sign-up is funded through the Act Now initiative, which permits immediate approval of applications meeting or exceeding a state-determined minimal ranking score of 15.
About the Conservation Stewardship Program
CSP supports farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners in advancing their existing conservation efforts. Participants receive annual payments for five years, enabling further conservation and stewardship. CSP-IRA, unlike CSP Classic, focuses more on climate and clean energy solutions.
Application Process
NRCS accepts applications year-round, but applications for this round of funding must be submitted by June 21, 2024. Late applications will be deferred to the next funding period. Applications are expedited through the “Act Now” initiative if the score meets or surpasses the minimum ranking score. Applications are assessed based on local resource concerns, potential conservation benefits, and applicants’ needs.
Eligibility and Priority Funding
Eligible applications with ranking scores of 15 or higher will be considered for priority funding. This expedites funding decisions, potentially enabling producers to begin conservation projects sooner.
Enquiries and Applications
Producers, landowners, and forest managers interested in applying should contact their local NRCS service center or schedule an appointment with their local Farm Service Agency county office to apply for NRCS programs and update records.
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