Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Mississippi Conservation Delivery for Outreach, Education, and Technical Assistance
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NRCS-MS-MULTI-NOFO0001420
- Agency
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National Resources Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $50,000 to $999,999
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Categories
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- Agriculture
- Environment
- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- State Governments
- Small Businesses
- County Governments
- Special District Governments
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- City/Township Governments
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking partnerships to enhance conservation delivery in the State of Mississippi. The overall intent is to solicit proposals for projects focused on climate-smart agriculture, easement program technical assistance, conservation outreach, and organic/specialty workshops. Eligible applicants include state/local governments, tribal governments, nonprofits, higher education institutions, and small businesses. Key evaluation criteria include alignment with NRCS conservation objectives (20 points), technical assistance provision (10 points), project objectives/timeline (25 points), budget justification (20 points), and federal agreement management experience (15 points). Applications are due March 16, 2025 with selections expected by April 15, 2025 and awards by July 15, 2025.
NRCS anticipates approximately $8 million in total funding available, which may be awarded to multiple recipients. Individual awards will range from $50,000 to $999,999 for projects lasting 1-5 years. All proposed projects must be performed in the State of Mississippi.
Synopsis
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking support from natural resource conservation partners to work together to help enhance conservation delivery in the State of Mississippi. The overall intent of this announcement is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document.
Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities delivering conservation programs and services in Mississippi for competitive consideration of awards for projects between one (1) and five (5) years in duration. NRCS anticipates the amount of funding available for this announcement will be approximately $8,000,000 which may be awarded to multiple recipients. Proposed projects must be performed in the State of Mississippi.
This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant applications may be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. The Mississippi State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Grants.gov Application Guide-USDA-NRCS-MS-MULTI-NOFO0001420.pdf | ||
| USDA-NRCS-MS-MULTI-NOFO0001420.pdf |
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