Tribal Conservation Grants (Wisconsin)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NRCS-WI-MULTI-24-NOFO0001351
- Agency
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National Resources Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,000 to $250,000
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 Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
This notice of funding opportunity announces $1,000,000 in potential grant agreements from the Natural Resources Conservation Service to address tribal natural resource issues in Wisconsin. Eligible applicants include federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations located in Wisconsin that must submit proposals by April 24, 2024 addressing objectives to leverage agency resources, encourage collaboration, and develop tribal capacity and conservation leadership. Proposals will be evaluated based on how well they meet the objectives and requirements outlined in the notice. Notifications will be sent by May 21, 2024 and awards executed by September 1, 2024, subject to the availability of funds.
Individual awards will range from $5,000 to $250,000 over one to five years. Eligible activities and places of performance will fall under several USDA conservation grant programs and include tribal food sovereignty projects, outreach to tribal producers, and related conservation practices located in Wisconsin. The assigned federal grant program is Soil and Water Conservation, which provides conservation technical assistance through NRCS to private landowners, tribes and other organizations.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
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 potential availability of Grant Agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to address tribal natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration, and developing tribal capacity and conservation leadership. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in the state of Wisconsin.
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 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 May 21, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Update #1 ·
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 potential availability of Grant Agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to address tribal natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration, and developing tribal capacity and conservation leadership. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in the state of Wisconsin.
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 21, 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 May 21, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Applicant Contact Information_20230227.pdf | ||
| Copy of Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| USDA-NRCS-WI-MULTI-24-NOFO0001351_Final.pdf |
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