Soil and Water Conservation
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 10.902 (USAspending.gov).
- National Fish And Wildlife Foundation $105,000,000
- Deschutes Basin Board Of Control 2 awards $104,255,340
- Whiteriver Regional Irrigation 2 awards $78,907,828
- Mississippi Soil And Water Conservation Commission $74,000,000
- National Association Of Conservation Districts $60,000,000
- Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District $30,739,045
- Consolidated Gravity Drainage District 1 Of Tangipahoa Parish $24,904,365
- East Fork Irrigation District $21,235,103
Program Objective
Provide conservation technical assistance to private landowners, conservation districts, tribes, and other organizations through a national network of locally-respected, technically-skilled, professional conservationists and assist them in conserving, improving and sustaining our natural resources and environment. This is not a grant program; assistance is provided through expert technical advice and work products.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Interstate Organization
- State
- Local
- For-Profit Organization
- U.S. Territory Government
The CTA Program is delivered to private individuals, groups of decision makers, tribes, units of governments, and non-governmental organizations in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of Palau, and the Marshall Islands.
Beneficiaries
- Land/Property Owner
- U.S. Territory Government
- Farmer / Rancher / Agriculture Producer
General public, State governments, and local governments.
How to Apply
Decision Timeline
- Appeal: From 15 to 30 days
Program details & compliance
Description
Soil and Water Conservation provides federal funding and technical assistance for conservation efforts, supporting landowners, tribes, and organizations in implementing sustainable practices like erosion control, water management, and climate-smart agriculture through grants, cooperative agreements, and Farm Bill programs. It aims to protect natural resources, enhance land productivity, and address issues like soil erosion, water quality, and habitat preservation.
Mission Categories
Primary: Agricultural Resource Conservation and Development
Other categories:
Flood Prevention and ControlWater ConservationLand and Forest Conservation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Technical assistance to the general public in planning and applying natural resource conservation practices, systems, and treatment; and furnishing technical natural resource conservation information to State and local governments. Technical assistance to decision-makers on lands in agriculture, forestry and related uses for planning and applying natural resource conservation practices, systems, and treatment; and furnishing technical natural resource conservation information to State and local governments.
Restrictions
All funds awarded through agreements are discretionary.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements