Grant opportunity
Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026
Natural Resources Conservation Service has posted Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-AFA-26-NOFO0001451. The call is relevant to Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; State governments and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.
- Funder
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Application deadline
- Application deadline: Aug 24, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 10,000,000
- Applicant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; State governments
- Discipline
- Cross-disciplinary Research and Innovation
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jun 23, 2026
Call summary
Overview
Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026 is an official Grants.gov opportunity from Natural Resources Conservation Service. It appears under opportunity number USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-AFA-26-NOFO0001451 and is listed for applicants working in cross-disciplinary research and innovation.
Who can apply
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; State governments. Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.
What it supports
- Opportunity number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-AFA-26-NOFO0001451
- Funding category: Agriculture
- Funding instrument: Other
Funding and duration
Up to USD 10,000,000
Application deadline
Application deadline: Aug 24, 2026
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.
Call details
Source-based overview
Natural Resources Conservation Service has posted Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFA) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2026, a cross-disciplinary research and innovation funding opportunity listed on Grants.gov under opportunity number USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-AFA-26-NOFO0001451. The call is relevant to Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; State governments and should be reviewed on the official listing for final eligibility, forms, attachments and submission timing.
Eligibility
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Independent school districts; Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); For profit organizations other than small businesses; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; City or township governments; County governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Special district governments; State governments. Applicants should confirm all additional eligibility limits, cost-sharing rules, institutional requirements and application package instructions on the official Grants.gov page.
Funding and benefits
Up to USD 10,000,000
Themes and supported activities
Opportunity number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-AFA-26-NOFO0001451
Funding category: Agriculture
Funding instrument: Other
Deadline and timeline
Application deadline: Application deadline: Aug 24, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Open the official Grants.gov listing, review the full notice of funding opportunity and application package, then submit through the Grants.gov route specified by the agency.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.