Soil and Water Conservation

CFDA 10.902 Active Other Financial Assistance
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$100.8M FY2026
$72.4M
FY24
$66.3M
FY25
$100.8M
FY26*
* estimated

Who has received this funding

Organizations awarded under CFDA 10.902 (USAspending.gov).

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

Records Retention
3 years

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

Contacts

Casey Shelley
503-273-2432
1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-03-02. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:25:47.