The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is seeking nonprofit private agencies and organizations eligible under the Community Service Senior Opportunities Act to secure participants for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program. The ACES Program utilizes the talents of individuals aged 55 and older to provide technical services in support of NRCS's conservation-related programs and authorities. While there is no direct funding available under this announcement, approved applicants will be awarded national agreements making them eligible to enter into individual agreements that provide funding for services. The application deadline is January 13, 2025, and NRCS anticipates making selections by March 1, 2025 and executing awards by May 15, 2025.
NRCS expects to make up to five awards under this opportunity, with no minimum or maximum award amount guaranteed. The geographic scope of the program includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Caribbean Area, and the Pacific Islands Area. New awards will be made on August 31, 2025 for a five-year period of performance.
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