Conservation Funding Opportunities for Farm & Ranch Lands
Explore grant programs and matching fund sources like the Texas Farm & Ranch Lands Conservation Program. Learn how to leverage funds, take advantage of NRCS programs, and seize other funding opportunities for conservation projects. Questions? Get informed now!
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Natural Resources Conservation Service Grant Programs And Other Potential Sources for Matching Funds Texas Farm & Ranch Lands Conservation Program Council Meeting January 28, 2016
TFRLCP Funding 84th Legislature appropriated $2 MM for FY16-17 biennium $1.88 MM available in FY16 $112 K available in FY17 Small amount will earmarked for operating expenses; the rest allocated to grants Funds must be encumbered by August 31, 2016
Leveraging TFRLCP Funds Leveraging available state funds with other sources is a major objective for the TFRLCP TPWD staff working with NRCS staff to coordinate leveraging opportunities with Farm Bill conservation easement program Goals and selection criteria line up well with those of the TFRLCP NRCS applications were due January 15, 2016 Several applications were submitted that identified TFRLCP funds as potential source of match
Taking Advantage of NRCS Programs 2016 March: TFRLCP Council meeting to review TPWD grant award recommendations 2016 March: NRCS notified of projects selected by the Council for match funding 2016 June: NRCS will finalize their process and make grant offers 2016 September: NRCS Grant Agreements are to be executed by 09-16-16 Work on projects (conservation easement transactions) can begin at that point NRCS provides funds at closing
Other Opportunities Selection criteria consider cost effectiveness and leveraging Donations and bargain sales are encouraged Other sources of match funding are encouraged
