Grant Program for North American Grasslands Conservation and Working Lands Support.
This Act establishes a new, voluntary grant program aimed at conserving and restoring North American grasslands and rangelands. Citizens, including farmers, ranchers, and Tribal entities, can apply for funds to undertake projects that improve land health, increase carbon sequestration, and protect wildlife habitats. The program supports rural economies while enhancing the land's resilience against drought and wildfires.
Key points
New grants for farmers and ranchers: A grant program is established to support voluntary conservation and restoration of grasslands, including grazing management and invasive species control.
Environmental and climate support: Projects aim to increase carbon storage in the soil, improve drought resilience, and protect habitats for birds and pollinators.
Protection of property rights: Participation is entirely voluntary and cannot mandate changes in land use or infringe upon private property rights without written consent.
Research funding: Funds are allocated for developing native seed crop systems and a pilot program testing regenerative grazing on federal lands.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_9945
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2024-10-08