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NACD Announces 2021 District Grant Recipients

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 11:10:34 CST

Today, National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) Second Vice President Kim LaFleur announced the 2021 recipients of the Friends of NACD District Grants program during NACD's 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting.
The Friends of NACD program was established in 2009 to support the nation's nearly 3,000 conservation districts through cash donations to NACD.
Now in its second round of funding, the Friends of NACD District Grants program is an initiative of the NACD District Operations and Member Services (DOMS) Committee that enables a portion of funds raised through individual donations in support of locally-led conservation to be awarded to four conservation district projects of up to $2,500 each.
"Last year, in our inaugural district grants program, we were able to help support conservation districts from across the country," LaFleur said. "We're excited to offer a second round of funding, knowing that our conservation districts thrive on this partnership."
The Duval Soil and Water Conservation District in Florida will begin a farming mentorship program to support new farmers by providing tours of diverse farm operations and onsite workshops about sustainable practices, including water conservation, composting and permaculture.
The Catoosa County Conservation District in Georgia will host a rain barrel workshop to encourage and promote residential water conservation.
In Connecticut, the Eastern Connecticut Conservation District will develop land owned by the conservation district into an outdoor conservation showcase and education center for area residents, schools, students, and conservation volunteers and professionals.
The Beaver County Conservation District in Oklahoma will commemorate the devastating March 7, 2020 wildfire with a one-day "block party"-style event, using speakers, vendors, demonstrations, games and entertainment to encourage community residents to participate in wildfire prevention and learn how to prepare themselves when wildfire strikes again.
"We have seen how these district grants help support locally-led conservation delivery in communities across the nation," LaFleur said. "NACD is proud to support our members in expanding their reach and advancing their mission."
Learn more about the district grants program on 'NACDs website.



   

 

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