Minnesota (MN) Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Grant(s) Notice of Funding Opportunity
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NRCS-MN-MULTI-24-NOFO0001323
- Agency
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National Resources Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $100,000 to $1,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 10.902 Soil and Water Conservation
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Categories
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- Agriculture
- Environment
- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Independent School Districts
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- State Governments
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- City/Township Governments
- County Governments
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Small Businesses
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Special District Governments
- Individuals
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- For Profit Organizations
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Natural Resources Conservation Service is seeking proposals from eligible applicants in Minnesota for grant agreements to address local natural resource issues. Applicants such as tribal governments, non-profits, local governments, and educational institutions may propose conservation projects up to three years in duration related to managed grazing, specialty crops, marketing, and forestry. Proposals are due by April 29, 2024 and must not exceed three pages, outlining the project narrative with objectives and outcomes. NRCS will evaluate proposals based on the objectives met, anticipated outcomes, collaboration efforts, and benefits to underserved communities, selecting four recipients by June 1 to execute awards by September 15, 2024.
The total funding available is $5 million to be awarded as grants ranging from $100,000 to $1,000,000 per recipient. Projects must support conservation technical assistance activities under the Soil and Water Conservation, Environmental Quality Incentives, and Conservation Stewardship federal programs. All work will be performed within the state of Minnesota through NRCS and partner organizations.
Synopsis
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2024. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing availability of grant agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration, and developing State and community level conservation leadership in Minnesota.
Proposals are requested from eligible applicants identified in Section C.1 of this document for competitive consideration of grant agreement awards for projects up to three years in duration. Proposed projects must be performed in Minnesota for the initiatives and activities identified in Section A of this document. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in fiscal year 2024 may be up to $5,000,000. 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 proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant.
For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.
Key Dates
Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 29, 2024 (60-day advertisement). For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts.
For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.
The agency anticipates making selections by June 1, 2024, and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
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