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Find similar grantsConservation Contracts Program is sponsored by Swift Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD). This program provides financial assistance to landowners in Swift County for the installation of soil and water conservation practices designed for an effective life of not less than ten years.
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Grant Information & Resources 6. Reporting Profile: Conservation Contracts Program ### **Grant Description** The Conservation Contract Program replaces the State Cost-Share program effective FY24 and beyond. The program transition is the result of changes to the §103C.
501 statutory language. This program provides funds to Soil and Water Conservation Districts for practices, projects, or systems for erosion or sedimentation control, improvements to water quality or water quantity, habitat enhancement, plant biodiversity, energy conservation, or climate adaptation, resiliency, or mitigation.
Through the Conservation Contracts Program, land occupiers can request financial and technical assistance from their local District for the implementation of conservation practices.
### **Reporting Overview** Grant recipients are required to report on grant outcomes, activities, and accomplishments in eLINK according to the requirements outlined in the grant agreement, the Conservation Contract Program Policy, and the requirements and procedures outlined within BWSR’s Grants Administration Manual. This grant does not require a work plan.
Expenses should be reported in eLINK, and a description of how the funds were used should be entered in the Results field. The full amount of this grant is paid to the grantee upon execution of the grant agreement. Conservation Contracts Program 2023 Update Grant and eLINK Reporting questions please contact your Board Conservationist eLINK Reporting Requirements * BWSR Maps and Apps Gallery") [](https://www.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Landowners in Swift County, Minnesota. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Conservation Contracts Program is funded by Swift Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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