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USDA-NRCS Announces Funding of up to $450,000 in 2021 Caribbean Area Partners for Conservation Program

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has announced that the NRCS Caribbean Area Partners for Conservation Funding Opportunity, Opportunity Number USDA-NRCS-PRCPC-21-NOFO0001067, has been posted to Grants.gov and is open for applications through May 31, 2021. The purpose of the Caribbean Partners for Conservation awards will be to leverage NRCS and partner resources on proposals that address the following goals: Increase implementation of conservation practices that promote the four Soil Health Principles (Disturbing Soil Less, Diversify Soil Biota, Keep Living Roots and Keep the Soil Covered). Increase the implementation of conservation practices that aid in adapting to and mitigating against increasing extreme weather events and promoting drought resiliency measures. Increase productivity of grasslands and improve animal husbandry. Provide habitat for local wildlife species of concern as listed in Puerto Rico and USVI State Wildlife Action Plans. Increase u...