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Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

Federal Agency: Department of Agriculture
Bureau or Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service

IRA Statutory Location: 21001(a)(2)

Program Description: To support the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), which offers
technical and financial assistance to compensate agricultural and forest producers who agree to
increase their level of conservation by adopting additional conservation activities and
maintaining their baseline level of conservation.

Funding Amount: $3,250,000,000

Period of Availability: To remain available until September 30, 2031.

Funding Mechanism: Cooperative Agreements, Grants, Contracts

New or Existing Program: Existing

Eligible Recipients: Agriculture producers, farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners

Tribal Eligibility: Yes

Eligible Uses: Development of a conservation plan that outlines and enhances existing efforts,
using new conservation practices or activities, based on management objectives for the operation
to expand on the benefits of cleaner water and air, healthier soil, and better wildlife habitat, all
while improving agricultural operations. CSP offers annual payments for implementing these
practices on land and operating and maintaining existing conservation efforts. This funding will
support practices that directly improve soil carbon, reduce nitrogen losses, or reduce, capture,
avoid, or sequester carbon dioxide, methane, or nitrous oxide emissions associated with
agricultural production.

Cost Share Requirements: Varies

Formula Funding: No

SAM.gov Assistance Listing: 10.924

Relevant Announcements: USDA Requests Public Input on Implementation of Inflation
Reduction Act Funding (11/17/2022)

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