Natural Resources Conservation Service

Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Illinois is requesting applications from eligible entities to provide the services necessary to improve monarch butterfly/pollinator habitat restoration practices on existing Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) easements . The purpose of conservation easements are to restore, protect, and enhance wetlands on eligible lands. Applicants will provide services including but not limited to: site assessment/planning, site preparation, seed procurement, seeding and establishment practices necessary to implement monarch butterfly habitat restoration plans consistent with NRCS standards and specifications.

Who can apply

• County governments
• City or township governments
• Independent school districts
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Individuals
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

stewart smith <br/>grants specialist <br/>Phone 2027202929
stewart.smith@wdc.usda.gov