# USDA Awards Feral Swine Control Grants

On November 3, 2026, USDA announced $51.9 million in grant-agreement awards for 29 feral swine control projects across 13 states under its Feral Swine Eradication and Control Pilot Program. Louisiana received $3 million for work spanning approximately 16.6 million acres across 27 parishes, with NRCS and APHIS coordinating with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry. The awards are allocated, not open solicitations; contractors’ potential entry points are support services for the selected partners, rather than bids for the announced grants.

- The Louisiana project includes surveillance, trapping, landowner education and assistance, damage assessment, and removal operations. Companies with relevant field capabilities can approach the selected state partner about supporting this work.
- The $51.9 million award round is part of a broader $105 million pilot program. Procurement planning should distinguish these grant-funded partner projects from direct federal contract opportunities.
- NRCS grant agreements and coordination with APHIS shape the delivery model. Contractors should tailor any proposed support to the selected partners’ project activities and operating areas.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Environment
**Topics:** Grants & Funding
**Published:** November 04, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry (LDAF)

### Key Quotes
> The selected projects will take critical steps to eradicate and control feral swine across the nation where their impact is creating the most harm.
> — Colton L. Buckley, NRCS Chief

> APHIS looks forward to continuing to work with NRCS partners to augment and strengthen our efforts to eradicate and control feral swine populations for the benefit of agricultural and natural resources.
> — Kelly Moore, APHIS Administrator

> The LDAF project will expand ongoing efforts, enhance landowner education and assistance, and increase removal of feral swine from Louisiana’s working lands.
> — Sarah Trichel, Louisiana State Conservationist

### Sources
- [USDA Awards $3 Million to Partnership Project in Louisiana to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands | Natural Resources Conservation Service](https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/state-offices/louisiana/news/usda-awards-3-million-to-partnership-project-in-louisiana-to-combat) - USDA
- [USDA Awards $51.9 Million to 29 Partnership Projects to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands | Natural Resources Conservation Service](https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/conservation-basics/animals/news/usda-awards-519-million-to-29-partnership-projects-to-combat-feral) - USDA