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USDA NRCS Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program Grant Opportunity

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking proposals for the Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program (FSCP) for FY 2026. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) - Program Purpose: - Address the threat of feral swine to agriculture, native ecosystems, and human/animal health - Estimated $3.4 billion in annual damages from feral swine - Funding Details: - Total available funding: $35,000,000 - Individual awards: $75,000 to $3,000,000 - Up to 25 awards anticipated - Eligible Applicants: - City, county, state, and tribal governments - Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status) - Higher education institutions - Requested Services: - Landowner assistance for restoration and on-farm trapping efforts - Training, equipment, and related services for feral swine control - Projects must align with APHIS technical standards - Excludes lethal removal methods and certain prohibited techniques (e.g., unmanned aircraft, snares, toxicants) - Collaboration: - Projects will be collaborative with NRCS and APHIS - APHIS maintains operational control of feral swine management activities - No specific OEMs or commercial product vendors are named, as this is a grant for services and restoration activities rather than product procurement - Notable Requirements: - Proposals must exclude prohibited control methods - Focus on restoration and non-lethal trapping assistance

Description

The Feral Swine Eradication and Control Project (FSCP) aims to address the threat posed by feral swine to agriculture, native ecosystems, and human and animal health. The program supports feral swine removal, restoration efforts, and assistance to producers for feral swine control through grants. This solicitation focuses on providing landowner assistance for restoration and on-farm trapping efforts via grant agreements with non-federal partners. Projects will be collaborative efforts involving NRCS, APHIS, and selected partners, with APHIS maintaining operational control. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, tribal organizations, and educational institutions.

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