The Coastal Prairie Conservancy recently announced an upcoming interim funding deadline for an additional round of land management funding under both the Texas Coastal Prairie Initiative (TCPI) and the Texas Grasslands and Savannas Initiative (TGSI). This funding is available for private landowners/producers who own natural or agricultural lands in eligible counties across Texas, including Austin, Brazoria, Calhoun, Chambers, Colorado, DeWitt, Fayette, FortBend,Galveston, Gonzales, Grimes, Harris, Jackson, Lavaca, Matagorda, Montgomery, Victoria, Waller, Washington, and Wharton counties.
Landowners/producers canapplyforfundingtosupport Habitat Management Practices, including brush control, prescribed fire, cattle cross-fencing, and other beneficial practices that promote healthy ecosystems andimprovewildlifehabitat.
To begin the application process, landowners/ producers should indicate their interest by emailing info@coastalprairieconservancy. org, and they will be connected to a partner for pre-screening to determine eligibility by February 17, 2025. If eligible, applications will be due to the National Resources Conservation Service by February 29th.
