Partnerships for Agricultural Climate Action Act
Sponsored By: Representative Schrier
Introduced
Summary
Creates a USDA grant program to fund climate mitigation and adaptation projects on agricultural land. It would pay for planning and on-the-ground work that targets carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas cuts, and resilience while prioritizing Tribal and underserved producers.
Show full summary
- Farmers and producers gain funding and technical support to plan and carry out climate-smart practices. Grants cover things like technical assistance, on-farm research, training, monitoring, and help producers move to more ecologically sound systems, with priority for beginning, socially disadvantaged, veteran, and small or mid-sized family farms.
- Tribal Governments get tailored participation paths and stronger federal support. Tribal applicants may join others or apply alone and receive enhanced federal cost shares and set-aside consideration for culturally and regionally appropriate proposals.
- Program funding and limits are spelled out. The bill would establish a dedicated $150 million per year stream and caps grant awards to support both planning and multi-year implementation projects, with specified cost-share rules and administrative limits.
*Would authorize $150 million per year from 2026 through 2034, increasing federal outlays.*
Your PRIA Score
Personalized for You
How does this bill affect your finances?
Sign up for a PRIA Policy Scan to see your personalized alignment score for this bill and every other piece of legislation we track. We analyze your financial profile against policy provisions to show you exactly what matters to your wallet.
Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
USDA climate grants for farms and Tribes
If enacted, USDA would run climate grants for agriculture. The bill would provide $150 million each year from FY2026 to FY2034. At least 33% would fund planning grants, 33% implementation grants, and 33% of total grant funds would be reserved for Tribal authorities. USDA would invite applications within 180 days of enactment and select awards within two years, with rounds continuing until funds are spent. Planning grants would last 1–2 years (renewable once) and cap at $7.5 million per year; implementation grants 1–5 years (renewable) and cap at $15 million per year. The federal share would be capped at 75% for non‑Tribal planning and 50% for non‑Tribal implementation; Tribal authorities could receive up to 100% for planning and 85% for implementation (different if a Tribe joins another entity’s application). Admin costs would be capped (USDA 3%; non‑Tribal recipients 10%; Tribal recipients 15%). Applicants would need performance measures, annual audits, and to show funds supplement—not replace—existing spending. Priorities would include underserved producers, whole‑farm climate gains, geographic diversity, and Tribal projects using traditional ecological knowledge.
Who can apply and which projects qualify
If enacted, more groups could apply for these grants. State agriculture departments, Tribal government authorities, producer groups, co‑ops, universities, and conservation districts would be eligible. The Secretary could also approve other organizations with a record of helping producers. Projects would need to be on privately owned farm or forest land under State or Tribal jurisdiction. They would follow USDA and NRCS climate practices and regional science, and may use traditional ecological knowledge. Each project would need at least two outcomes: more carbon stored, fewer greenhouse gas emissions, or better resilience to extreme weather.
Broader Tribal and emissions language added
If enacted, the bill would add Tribal authorities to the listed providers in the relevant section. It would also change “pollution reduction” to “pollution and emissions reductions.” This would signal inclusion of Tribal providers and a wider focus on cutting emissions.
Free Policy Watch
You just read the policy. Now see what it costs you.
Pick a topic. PRIA runs your household against live legislation and sends you a free personalized readout.
Pick a topic to get started
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Schrier
WA • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]
WA • D
Sponsored 12/1/2025
Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1]
HI • D
Sponsored 1/30/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
View on Congress.govTake It Personal
Get Your Personalized Policy View
Take the PRIA Score to see how policy affects your household, then upgrade to PRIA Full Coverage for year-round monitoring.
Already have an account? Sign in