Get Funding to Boost Farm Conservation in VT Watersheds
Posted: June 23, 2017
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Summary
Vermont-based organizations are invited to apply for funding to support the planning and implementation of conservation strategies within the East Creek and McKenzie Brook Watersheds. This grant will help farmers adopt more sustainable practices by funding administrative support and staff for watershed action plan development.
Eligibility
Full Description
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Vermont is looking for eligible applicants to provide assistance with: the organization and function of the East Creek and McKenzie Brook Watersheds Planning Groups (two groups) with the end goal of assisting NRCS and the group with the identification, development and implementation of multiple strategies to increase the implementation of conservation practices on farms within the watershed. Applicants will be responsible for providing overall administration (hiring, supervision and payroll) of staff to provide assistance with the development and implementation of a Watershed Action Plan. Staff hired to provide the identified services will typically be located in the office of the applicant.