NRCS Announces Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Funding Opportunities

Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Classic for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2024 - USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-24-NOFO0001354

Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2024 - USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPPAFA-24-NOFO0001355

Also, for Historically Underserved (HU) entities developing RCPP proposals within the Critical Conservation Area (CCA) funding pool, NRCS will offer one-on-one support through Metaphase Consulting LLC who will assist with developing and navigating the RCPP proposal process. This opportunity is limited; NRCS will accept the first 20 eligible applications for a period of 45 days from the date of the announcement. Selection is on a first-come, first-served basis. Proposals developed under this authority will ONLY be eligible for the CCA funding pool. Therefore, proposals must address the primary resource concern(s) applicable to the CCA. For your convenience, click this link for a copy of the Proposal Support Questionnaire that must be completed and submitted to RCPP@usda.gov in order to be considered for the Metaphase Consulting assistance. Remember, it’s on a first-come first-served basis.

Be aware of upcoming 2024 RCPP NFO Applicant Outreach Webinars. This webinar will provide general information for applicants submitting proposals for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The same material will be covered at both webinars followed by a question-and-answer section. If you are interested in submitting a proposal, you are encouraged to attend this webinar. Please refer to the RCPP website for more information. Regional Conservation Partnership Program | Natural Resources Conservation Service (usda.gov)

>April 23, 2024, RCPP Applicant Outreach Webinar Registration Link – 2pm to 4pm EDT - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/e2f45f75-7ea4-410b-b1c9-567537cd2454@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697
>May 30, 2024, RCPP Applicant Outreach Webinar Registration Link – 2pm to 4pm EDT - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/226dcb51-0b57-43b1-b340-95e535238713@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697

NRCS will schedule additional webinars on RCPP easements and providing outreach to tribal applicants. Information on all webinars will be posted to the RCPP how to apply page.

Please address any questions to Assistant State Conservationist for Partnerships Steve Beam at Steven.Beam@usda.gov.