Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To expand the delivery of conservation technical assistance to support grazing planning and conservation practice implementation, education, on-farm/ranch demonstrations, farmer networks, and workforce training projects to improve resilience. GLCI is a competitive grant program offered through an annual notice of funding opportunity.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Tribal Government (other)
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Nonprofit Organization
- Other
Private grazing land producers are the primary beneficiaries of GLCI.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
The chief of NRCS is the approving official. The approving official will make the final award selections and risk reviews will be conducted before an agreement is finalized.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Applications are screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of the notice of funding opportunity. Incomplete, noncompliant, and/or applications not meeting the formatting criteria may be eliminated from competition. Merit/technical reviews are conducted by a technical review board.
Program details & compliance
Description
The purpose of GLCI funding is for NRCS, in collaboration with partners, to expand the delivery of conservation technical assistance to support grazing planning and conservation practice implementation, education, on-farm/ranch demonstrations, farmer networks, and workforce training projects to improve resilience.
Mission Categories
Primary: Production and Operation
Other categories:
Land and Forest ConservationAgricultural Resource Conservation and Development
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
- Write and implement grazing plans.
- Demonstrate innovation and grazing technologies.
- Education (Conferences, workshops, webinars, and other educational events).
- Grazing networks (field days, pasture walks, peer-to-peer knowledge exchange, mentorship).
- Provide grazing land technical assistance to producers.
Required Documentation
A notice of funding opportunity is posted detailing eligibility and required criteria to solicit proposals from qualified interested entities.
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
Formula
No matching requirement for this Assistance Listing .