WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service announced that it expects to award up to two grants for innovative agricultural conservation in New Jersey. The agency description of the grant states: "NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of New Jer more ST

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency announced that it expects to award up to 15 cooperative agreements for projects to reduce environmental and human health risks. The agency description of the cooperative agreement states: "The Healthy Communities Grant Program is EPA New England's main competitive grant program to fund work directly with communities to support EPA's mission to reduce environmental risks, protect and improve human health and improve the quality of life. more ST