Missouri Resource Conservation and Development (RC&D) FAQs

An authorized RC&D receives technical assistance funding from the USDA through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). NRCS provides for a full-time coordinator to work with the Council to identify problems, establish goals and objectives, build strategies, and implement plans. They also provide a part-time assistant, office space, some equipment and supplies, and a government vehicle for the staff.

Other sources of funding and operating expenses come from:

• grants

• workshop registration fees

• selling publications/materials

• fundraisers

• private foundations

• endowment funds

• Sponsor or member dues

• In-dollar, in-kind (technical and labor) assistance is also received from NRCS and other USDA agencies; SWCDs, and others.