The deadline for submission of proposals to this competitive grants programs is September 2, 1999. Water Quality Special Research Grants Program provides funding for select projects under the Water Quality Initiative of 1990. Federal Programs for Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry, Conservation and Community Development includes descriptions and contact information for 80 federal programs offering support and assistance to farmers and others. Eligibility is limited to owners and producers who have contract acreage enrolled in the Agricultural Market Transition Act program. Conservation Reserve Program encourages farmers to convert highly erodible cropland or other environmentally sensitive acreage to vegetative cover, filterstrips, or riparian buffers.
Farmers receive an annual rental payment for their participation.
Program is funded through the Commodity Credit Corporation. USDA joins with State, tribal, or local governments to acquire conservation easements or other interests. Flood Risk Reduction Program provides incentives to move farming operations away from frequently flooded land. Stewardship Incentive Program encourages conservation by non-industrial private forest landowners with under 1,000 acreas of forest lands. Watershed and River Basin Planning and Installation Program facilitates technical and financial assistance to private land owners on a wide range of water quality projects.