Conservation Partnership Initiative

The Conservation Partnership Initiative (CPI) is a voluntary program established to foster conservation partnerships that focus technical and financial resources on conservation priorities in watersheds of special significance and other geographic areas of environmental sensitivity.  Under CPI, funds are awarded to State and local governments and agencies; Indian tribes; and non-governmental organizations that have a history of working with agricultural producers.  The CPI is a component of the Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) program, established under authorities provided by the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act of 1935, 16 U.S.C. 590a et seq.  The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) administers CPI.

NRCS Awards New Conservation Partnership Initiative Grants

Oct. 26, 2004 — NRCS will provide nearly $1 million to six entities through the Conservation Partnership Initiative (CPI), a new voluntary program announced on July 27, 2004. NRCS received 29 proposals involving 31 states. CPI proposals were required to address one or more of the following conservation priorities: terrestrial and aquatic wildlife habitat, coastal resources, livestock nutrient management and minor/specialty crop pest management.  

View Listing of Conservation Partnership Initiative Grant Recipients

News Release: USDA Announces Recipients of New Conservation Partnership Initiative Grants (Oct. 26, 2004)

Rules, Notices, and Additional Information

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The CPI request for proposals (129.20 KB)
Fact Sheet (33.61 KB)
Q&A (39.53 KB)

2004 Application Materials

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Standard Form 424 – Application Cover Sheet (149.22 KB)
Standard Form 424a – Budget Information (119.63 KB)
Standard Form 424b – Certifications (20.97 KB)

Program Contacts

Kari Cohen, National Program Manager, 202-720-2335