NRCS partners with state and local governments, tribes, agricultural
organizations, non-profits and others to focus conservation assistance on local
projects. Groups that direct funding and/or staff to address natural resource
issues in New Mexico may be able to work with NRCS to leverage dollars and
expertise to improve local conservation efforts. NRCS partnership programs are
listed below.
|
Program and Description, including
practices and payment rates. |
Next Application Cutoff Date |
|
Assistance for Acequia Associations |
The Interstate Stream Commission and NRCS
have entered into an agreement whereby NRCS provides planning and design
work for acequia projects funded through state programs. |
Partners may request assistance at any time of the year. |
| Agricultural Water Enhancement Program (AWEP) |
Through AWEP, entities such as federally
recognized Indian Tribes, States, units of local government,
agricultural or silvicultural associations, or other such groups may
propose partnership agreements to work with NRCS to deliver EQIP funding
to landowners and growers in a targeted area. |
FY 2010 request for proposals announcement coming soon. |
|
Conservation
Innovation Grants (CIG) |
CIG awards competitive grants to
non-federal or non-governmental organizations, tribes or individuals
with projects that will stimulate the development and adoption of
innovative conservation approaches and technologies. CIG funds projects
targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot
projects and field demonstrations. CIG is not a research program. |
FY 2010 request for proposals announcement coming soon. |
| Cooperative Conservation Partnership
Initiative (CCPI) |
CCPI is another partnership initiative
that allows entities to propose partnership agreements to deliver
funding for a targeted rsource concern or area through EQIP, the
Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) and the Conservation
Stewardship Program (CSP). |
FY 2010 request for proposals announcement coming soon. |
|
Emergency
Watershed Protection (EWP) Program |
With EWP, NRCS assists
project sponsors and individuals conducting emergency measures to
relieve imminent hazards to life and property created by a natural
disaster after a flood, fire, drought or other occurrence. EWP work must
yield benefits to more than one person. |
NRCS accepts requests on an as-needed basis. |
|
Farm and
Ranchland Protection Program (FRPP) |
FRPP is a voluntary program to help
entities with established easement programs work with farmers and
ranchers to protect agricultural land from conversion to
non-agricultural uses. NRCS directs matching funds to the partner to
purchase easements. Partners must provide at least 50 percent of the
easement value. |
FY2011
proposal cutoff date TBA. |
|
Grassland
Reserve Program (GRP) |
GRP is a voluntary program to help
farmers and ranchers protect their agricultural land from conversion to
other uses. With GRP, NRCS assists landowners with conserving and
restoring grassland, rangeland, pastures and certain other lands.
Entities with corresponding goals to protect and enhance grasslands
should contact NRCS to talk about ways to leverage their programs and
services with those of NRCS to improve conservation outcomes in New
Mexico. |
To be considered for 2010 funding, applications must be submitted by
February 26. |
|
Wetlands Reserve
Program (WRP) |
With WRP, NRCS assists landowners
interested in restoring or protecting wetland areas. Entities with
corresponding goals to protect and enhance wetlands should contact NRCS
to talk about ways to leverage their programs and services with those of
NRCS to improve conservation outcomes in New Mexico. |
FY2011
proposal cutoff date TBA. |
| Small Watershed Program |
The Small Watershed Program is a
cooperative, partnership program to help states, local government and
tribes plan and carry out projects to: 1) Prevent damage from
erosion, floodwater and sediment; 2) Further the conservation,
development, utilization, and disposal of water; and 3) Further
the conservation and proper utilization of land. |
Partners may request assistance at any time of the year. |
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