Natural Resources Conservation Service

United States Department of Agriculture

See the 2021 RCPP AFA Awarded Projects

NRCS awards outside-the-box project ideas through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program’s Alternative Funding Arrangements.

Aerial photo a shore from over the water; blue sky and puffy clouds reflect on the water's surface.

Correction to Conservation Stewardship Program Rule

NRCS published a correction to two definitions in the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) regulation in the Federal Register.

Banner for CSP Final Rule update of August 3, 2021.

Helping Family-Owned Forests Participate in Carbon Markets

Through a Conservation Innovation Grant, partners developed the framework for the Family Forest Carbon Program, which aims to help forest owners participate in carbon market opportunities.

Changes Are Coming to the Technical Service Provider Program

The existing Technical Service Provider (TSP) registration system will be modernized and moved to a new system with expanded features including a built-in application process, training materials, and basic task management tools. The TSP website will provide additional resources.