The Natural Resources Conservation Service, under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking opportunities to partner with and support the efforts of natural resource conservation partners in Missouri through the Missouri Conservation Partnership and Technical Assistance grant. This grant aims to provide technical assistance in the delivery, development, promotion, and support of soil, water, and wildlife conservation programs to Missouri's farmers, ranchers, and landowners. The grant will focus on various technical assistance emphasis areas, including forest management planning and practice implementation, nutrient management plan development, adoption of advanced technologies and precision conservation, wildlife habitat practices, engineering technical assistance for conservation practices, area-wide planning assistance for watershed assessment, and the creation of a Soils Library database for the chemical and physical properties of Missouri soils. The grant requires applicants to demonstrate the ability to educate farmers, ranchers, and landowners in successful application of Farm Bill programs and deliver conservation planning, management, and implementation of climate smart conservation practices related to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. The grant has an estimated total program funding of $2,500,000, with an award ceiling of $500,000 and an award floor of $100,000. The expected number of awards is 5. Small businesses are eligible to apply. The application deadline is April 8, 2024, and applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. For more information and to participate in a webinar, interested parties can visit the Missouri NRCS website.