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For FY2027, USDA’s NRCS is expanding its New York Regenerative Pilot Program with Soil Carbon Amendment (conservation practice 336) and $1 billion in combined EQIP and CSP assistance. The year-round, single-application process may create opportunities for conservation service providers, though no specific procurements or contract awards are identified.
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is expanding its FY2027 Montana Regenerative Pilot with nine additional eligible conservation practices and $1 billion in producer financial assistance: $650 million through EQIP and $350 million through CSP. Year-round applicants use one local NRCS application for both programs, while CSP’s critical soil and water concern threshold drops from 100% to 75% of a producer’s land.
The NRCS North Carolina leadership recently engaged with regional conservation partners at the 2026 SENACD meeting. This event aims to boost conservation efforts through pilot programs and easement initiatives, indicating significant procurement possibilities for contractors focusing on environmental services in the southeastern U.S.