Conservation Technical Assistance for Fiscal Year 2024 - Maryland
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NRCS-MD-CONTR-24-NOFO0001339
- Agency
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National Resources Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $25,000 to $250,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
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- 10.902 Soil and Water Conservation
- Funding instrument
- Other
- Categories
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- Agriculture
- Environment
- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Small Businesses
- State Governments
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- Special District Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- City/Township Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- For Profit Organizations
- Independent School Districts
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- County Governments
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the availability of agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to promote public awareness of Farm Bill conservation activities throughout Maryland. Eligible applicants include state/local governments, tribes, non-profits, small businesses, and higher education institutions. Proposals must focus on conservation technical assistance projects based in Maryland, such as providing education, outreach, planning, and implementation support related to the Farm Bill. Applications will be evaluated on their ability to address critical resource concerns and reach underserved communities. The application deadline is July 5, 2024, and the agency anticipates making selections by July 15, 2024 and executing awards by August 1, 2024.
The total estimated funding available is $500,000, with up to 5 awards expected to be made. Projects can range from 1 to 5 years in duration and must include a 50% cost-share requirement. The work is expected to take place within the state of Maryland, supporting NRCS priorities around soil health, water quality, climate-smart agriculture, and equitable access to conservation programs.
Synopsis
SUMMARY INFORMATION
Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture - USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service Maryland Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Technical Assistance for Fiscal Year 2024 - Maryland
Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-MD-CONTR-24-NOFO0001339
Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listings (previously referred to as the
Catalog of Federal Financial Assistance) on Sam.gov under:
Soil and Water Conservation 10.902
Conservation Reserve Program 10.069
Agricultural Conservation Easement Program 10.931
Environmental Quality Incentives Program 10.912
Regional Conservation Partnership Program 10.932
which can be found at: https://sam.gov/content/home.
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Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary
The Natural Resources Conservation Service, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing potential availability of agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to promote public awareness of Farm Bill activities throughout Maryland.
Proposals must be for projects based in Maryland and focus on Farm Bill conservation. Research proposals will need to meet the requirements in order to be accepted.
Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities identified in Section C of this announcement for competitive consideration of awards for projects between one and five years in duration.
This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. 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. The Maryland State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications.
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 5th, 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 15th, 2024, and expects to execute awards by August 1st, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Applicant Contact Information_20230227.pdf | ||
| USDA-NRCS-MD-CONTR-24-NOFO0001339.pdf | ||
| USDA-NRCS-MD-CONTR-24-NOFO0001339.pdf |
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