Education Grants Program  

The Educational Grants Program provides developmental opportunities for NRCS employees in grades GS 1-10 (or equivalent pay systems). The program is designed to give highly motivated employees opportunities for career growth, development and change. It is nationally administered, competitive and designed to comply with all applicable merit principals.

Selected participants receive funding for the developmental activity and other related expenses. Activities include, but are not limited to government and non-government training (college courses, USDA Graduate School, correspondence courses, training offered by various private organizations, etc.). Development details and rotational assignments outside the applicant's geographic area are also offered. All training under this program is related to the mission of NRCS.

The Education Grants Program is one component of the S.O.A.R. Program (Supplying Opportunities for Advancement and Redirection). Other components of the S.O.A.R. Program include the USDA Career Enhancement Program, the Academic Degree Program, and the Mentoring Program. Information regarding these programs can be found in your General Manual 360 Part 411, dated March 1994.

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Contact Janie Wade. Phone (817) 509-3258.