Potential partners are invited to propose RCPP projects where NRCS and partners co-invest in impactful and innovative solutions to on-farm, watershed, and regional natural resource concerns.
Upcoming Webinars for Applicants
May 2, 2024
Creating Your Proposal Session 1 - Partner and Contributions 2pm to 4pm EDT
Creating Your Proposal webinars are intended to help applicants understand requirements and things to consider when developing a proposal. This session will give an overview of lead partner roles, contributing partner roles, eligible partner contributions and how to use available tools to develop a proposal. Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/d1feb4ce-2b8b-4dfb-95da-260ae4a25dc3@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697
May 9, 2024
Creating Your Proposal Session 2 - Capability to Perform Technical Assistance Webinar: 2pm to 3pm EDT
Creating Your Proposal webinars are intended to help applicants understand requirements and things to consider when developing a proposal. This session will provide an overview of the technical requirements for planning and implementation and the value of meeting with NRCS State Conservationists and RCPP Coordinators. Registration link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/9f4ad8b3-2222-4516-a57d-be2dfd9cf380@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697
May 15, 2024
Creating Your Proposal Session 3 - Funding Request Webinar: 2pm to 3pm EDT
Creating Your Proposal webinars are intended to help applicants understand requirements and things to consider when developing a proposal. This webinar will provide an overview of funding types and activities and considerations when developing a project budget. Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/a243d17a-8c95-4928-acca-b7fb8b14399e@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697
May 16, 2024
RCPP Easement Webinar: 2pm to 4pm EDT
This webinar will provide information on RCPP easements for applicants submitting proposals. Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/0fb9e56b-64dd-49db-ac84-61a546d6ee7e@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697
May 23, 2024
Creating Your Proposal Session 4 - RCPP Classic Narrative Questions Webinar: 2pm to 3pm EDT
Creating Your Proposal webinars are intended to help applicants understand requirements and things to consider when developing a proposal. This session will provide an overview of RCPP Classic narrative questions and how they are used. Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6434da89-dcb2-4275-a877-2f58dc2347b1@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697
May 30, 2024
RCPP Applicant Outreach Webinar: 2pm to 4pm EDT
This webinar will provide general information for applicants submitting proposals. The same material will be covered at both webinars followed by a question and answer section.
Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/226dcb51-0b57-43b1-b340-95e535238713@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697
June 6, 2024
Creating Your Proposal Session 5 - RCPP Alternate Funding Arrangement Narrative Questions Webinar: 2pm to 3pm EDT
Creating Your Proposal webinars are intended to help applicants understand requirements and things to consider when developing a proposal. This session will provide an overview of RCPP Alternative Funding Arrangement narrative questions and how they are used. Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/f75009c5-3383-465c-b13c-40cab8538194@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697
June 13, 2024
Creating Your Proposal Session 6 - Recap & Open Q&A Webinar: 2pm to 3pm EDT
Creating Your Proposal webinars are intended to help applicants understand requirements and items to consider when developing a proposal. This session will be an open Q&A on any topic. Come with your questions! Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/b8fcf7ac-14a9-42eb-95c3-2108cd64db48@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697
June 20, 2024
Creating Your Proposal Session 7 - Executive Summary Webinar: 2pm to 3pm EDT
Creating Your Proposal webinars are intended to help applicants understand requirements and items to consider when developing a proposal. This session will provide an overview of what should be included in your proposal’s executive summary. Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/617fa758-c434-41b5-ae95-506a9b562b14@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697
June 27, 2024
Creating Your Proposal Session 8 - Project Information, Project Details and Map Webinar: 2pm to 3pm EDT
Creating Your Proposal webinars are intended to help applicants understand requirements and items to consider when developing a proposal. This session will provide an overview of information needed for the project information, project details and map sections of your proposal and where additional resources can be found. Registration Link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/a302525a-eb20-429f-a6d5-e46da6591646@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697
Past Webinars and Presentations
Overview of RCPP and How to Apply
RCPP Tribal Listening Session Webinar Recording
Overview of RCPP - Tribal Information Session
How to Submit a Proposal
Step 1: Go to login.gov to create an account. Help on this step is available via the login.gov help site.
Step 2: Visit the RCPP public portal website to submit a request access form. Applicant will need to enter the same e-mail used for login.gov into the access form.
Please note: new users should use to denote a specific reason access being sought, i.e. “support new proposal submission” or "manage project #1234,” etc. Details are included in the RCPP Notice of Funding Opportunity Proposal Guide for Partners.
Step 3: Wait 3-5 business days for your partner portal account to be created. You will receive an email once access is granted.
Please note: linking a new login.gov account to a portal account is a multi-platform, multi-step process, needing this processing time.
Step 4: After applicant receives an email acknowledging the partner portal account has been created, the applicant can return to the portal and click the login.gov link.
Please note: A longer login.gov identity verification process may occur during the applicant’s first login. This is required if user’s existing Login.gov account does not include eAuth Level 2 identity verification.
Step 5: Once the applicant has verified their identity, the applicant can proceed with final submission. Final submission instructions are included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Proposal Guide for Partners.
Updates to the RCPP Proposal Process
The fiscal year 2024 RCPP proposal process has been streamlined. In the RCPP Portal, NRCS:
- Removed the requirement for document uploads per contribution deliverable.
- Consolidated the activity types for entering partner contributions.
- Eliminated several fields from the contribution and NRCS funding request forms.
- Reduced number of waiver requests.
Read about the improvements NRCS is making to RCPP.
Additional Information
Proposed projects must generate conservation benefits by addressing specific natural resource objectives in a State/multistate area or address one or more primary resource concerns within an NRCS-designated critical conservation area (CCA).
Applications are accepted from all 50 States, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands), and U.S. territories in the Pacific Island Areas (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
At least four weeks prior to the application deadline, and before starting an application in the RCPP portal or grants.gov, eligible entities interested in applying to RCPP are advised to request a meeting with their NRCS State RCPP coordinator.
For questions about timelines, the application process, and program requirements, please e-mail your State RCPP coordinator (PDF) or the National RCPP Team.
Application Assistance for Projects that Support Underserved Entities
NRCS will offer assistance with completing proposal applications for projects that support underserved entities in critical conservation areas (CCA), to address priority resource concerns identified by the Secretary. The purpose of this assistance is to increase the number of eligible partners in critical conservation areas applying for RCPP.
See the RCPP Application Assistance document for more information. Complete and submit the RCPP Notice of Funding Opportunity Proposal Support Questionnaire to request support. Email with questions. RCPP@usda.gov