WASHINGTON, D.C. — The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $8.7 million in grants to support the implementation of voluntary conservation practices on farms and ranches across eight states from the Midwest to western grasslands.
The grants will generate $6.4 million in matching contributions for a total conservation impact of $15.1 million.
The grants were awarded through ...
The Conservation Partners Program grant aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices while improving wildlife habitats. The partnership between NFWF, USDA NRCS, and private companies such as The J.M. Smucker Co., PepsiCo, and General Mills is a notable example of public-private collaboration for environmental conservation. The program focuses on areas with significant resource concerns, including the Great Lakes Basin, Great Plains, Upper Mississippi River Basin, and Western Grazing Lands....