Department of Agriculture — Federal Assistance Programs

These are specific projects selected by Congress for funding through the 2022 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

Provide assistance to supplement the capital costs for: 1) Installing a wood energy system that utilizes wood and wood biomass (including residuals) as the primary fuels…

The goals and objectives of this program are Food Waste Reduction Objectives: 1) Reduce municipal food and waste 2) Divert residential and commercial food waste from…

The goals and objectives of this program are: • Food Waste Reduction Objectives o Reduce municipal food and waste o Divert residential and commercial food waste…

The goals and objectives of this program are: • Food Waste Reduction Objectives o Reduce municipal food and waste o Divert residential and commercial food waste…

This program has two parts: 1.) Capacity Assistance – Urban Agriculture Conservation Extension Educator: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is experiencing a large influx of small-scale…

This program has two parts: 1.) Capacity Assistance – Urban Agriculture Conservation Extension Educator: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is experiencing a large influx of small-scale…

The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects present innovations that result…

The purpose of CIG Classic is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects present…

To provide access to credit for farmers who need and want to implement conservation measures on their land but do not have the “up front” funds…

The overall goal of Conservation Outreach is to expand conservation assistance to historically underserved farmers and ranchers in participating equitably in the full range of agriculture,…

The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) is a voluntary USDA program which contracts directly with landowners and operators to cost-effectively implement conservation practices that conserve and improve…

Through CSP, NRCS provides financial and technical assistance to eligible producers to conserve and enhance soil, water, air, and related natural resources on their land. Eligible…

To provide economic and other social science information and analysis for public and private decisions on agriculture, food, natural resources, and rural America. ERS produces such…

To supply Federal assistance to states desiring to operate a meat and poultry inspection program in order to assure the consumer an adequate supply of safe,…

The Cooperative Extension Service (CES) has an important role in reducing the impact of disasters through extension education. The Extension Special Needs program sponsors targeted projects…

The Cooperative Extension Service (CES) has an important role in reducing the impact of disasters through extension education. The Extension Special Needs program sponsors targeted projects…

To allow reciprocal agreements with fire organizations (as defined in 42 USC 1856) for mutual aid in furnishing fire protection. furthermore, to improve efficiency by facilitating…

Allows the Forest Service to work cooperatively with State, county, or local public road authorities for the cooperative planning, survey, design, construction, reconstruction, improvement and maintenance…

With respect to nonfederal forest and other rural lands to assist in the advancement of forest resources management and conservation; developing genetically improved tree seeds and…