Additional Big Sky Watershed Corps Funding
Montana Association of Conservation Districts
Deadline:
MACD, in partnership with NRCS, is offering awards up to $7,000 in funding for the cost of a Big Sky Watershed Corps (BSWC) member for the 2023 term of service. A total of $21,000 is available. These awards are prioritized for Conservation Districts interested in hosting a BSWC member. There is a required 50% non-federal match associated with this award.
This funding is for projects that coincide with the following objectives:
- Provide technical assistance to agricultural producers to develop conservation plans that address resource concerns identified through the 9-step conservation planning process (NRCS 9 step planning process).
- Market and assist landowners in applying for and implementing Farm Bill programs to further the conservation of natural resources.
- Increase communications and outreach to increase partner buy-in and conservation program participation by landowners.
- Resource-based solutions in the following areas: range and cropland, forestry, water resources, soil health, wildlife, and conservation technical assistance.

