Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service Energy Technical Assistance
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NRCS-OH-CTA-24-NOFO0001377
- Agency
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National Resources Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $100,000 to $1,500,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 10.902 Soil and Water Conservation
- Funding instrument
- Cooperative Agreement
- Categories
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- Agriculture
- Environment
- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- County Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- City/Township Governments
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Special District Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- State Governments
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking applicants for the Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service Energy Technical Assistance grant opportunity. This cooperative agreement will provide up to $1,500,000 in funding to a partner organization to deliver technical assistance on energy assessments, designs, inspections, and documentation for climate-smart agriculture and forestry (CSAF) energy practices in Ohio. Eligible applicants include state/local governments, tribes, nonprofits, public housing authorities, and institutions of higher education. The agency is looking for the selected partner to support NRCS staff and agricultural producers through this five-year program. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by May 24, 2024, and the NRCS anticipates making selections by June 24, 2024 and executing awards by July 24, 2024.
This grant opportunity is funded under the Soil and Water Conservation (10.902) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (10.912) federal grant programs. The five-year cooperative agreements will provide technical assistance services across the state of Ohio to support climate-smart agriculture and forestry practices.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources toward climate-smart agriculture and forestry (CSAF) conservation practices, including those for energy efficiency. NRCS is providing funding for a partnership to provide technical assistance to NRCS and producers on energy practices. Information related to NRCS CSAF practices can be found at the following web address: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/NRCS-CSAF-Mitigation-Activities-List.pdf.
A total of up to $1,500,000 is available in fiscal year 2024. All agreements will be five years in duration. Additional funds may be added to agreement in later years as funds become available. Total funding is dependent on the Federal Budget and technical workload in Ohio.
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 July 3, 2024. 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 July 18, 2024, and expects to execute awards by August 1, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Update #1 ·
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources toward climate-smart agriculture and forestry (CSAF) conservation practices, including those for energy efficiency. NRCS is providing funding for a partnership to provide technical assistance to NRCS and producers on energy practices. Information related to NRCS CSAF practices can be found at the following web address: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/NRCS-CSAF-Mitigation-Activities-List.pdf.
A total of up to $1,500,000 is available in fiscal year 2024. All agreements will be five years in duration. Additional funds may be added to agreement in later years as funds become available. Total funding is dependent on the Federal Budget and technical workload in Ohio.
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 May 24, 2024. 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 24, 2024, and expects to execute awards by July 24, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| USDA-NRCS-OH-CTA-24-NOFO0001377.pdf | ||
| Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| USDA-NRCS-OH-CTA-24-NOFO0001377.pdf |
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