Deadline Extended for Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Cooperative Agreements

he U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the application deadline for Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative Cooperative Agreements (GLCI) from Sept. 22 to Oct. 6, 2022. USDA is investing up to $12 million in partnerships that expand access to conservation technical assistance for livestock producers and increase the use of conservation practices on grazing lands.

Project proposals for GLCI Cooperative Agreements will identify and address barriers to accessing grazing assistance for producers. These partnerships are encouraged to include outreach and support for reaching historically underserved producers. Projects must address one or more of the following priorities:

-Address local natural resource concerns.

-Use climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices and principles.

-Encourage existing and new partnerships through emphasizing equity in advancing the resource needs of underserved communities.

-Identify and implement strategies to quantify, monitor, report on and verify conservation benefits associated with grazing management systems.

See the August 8 announcement for more information. To apply, visit the funding opportunity on grants.gov.

Source: USDA