SCALE Act of 2026

Key Points

• The bill creates a new grant program to help states and Indian Tribes improve soil quality and wildlife habitats on farms and ranches. It would provide $50 million every year from 2027 through 2031 to support local conservation projects.
• States and tribes could receive up to $10 million each year to fund technical help for farmers, on-farm research, and education programs. To get the full amount, states must match the federal money with their own funds or services.
• This plan gives local leaders more control over conservation. The federal government would be prohibited from forcing states to follow specific USDA rules or changing how they run their own local programs to get the money.
• The funding targets various types of land, including crop fields, grazing lands, and private forests. The goal is to use methods like planting perennial grasses to keep soil healthy and provide better homes for local wildlife.

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