The Department of Agriculture is offering Conservation Collaboration Grants for a 1 to 3 year period in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Kansas. The grants aim to enhance soil health, water quality, wildlife habitat, agricultural land performance, and local food projects. Funding available per state includes: Minnesota $4.5 million, Nebraska $2.5 million, North Dakota $6.0 million, South Dakota $4.8 million, and Kansas $2.0 million. Closing date for applications is February 20, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 311844
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MULTI-STATE-CENTRAL-19-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Collaboration Grants or Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Announcement for Program Funding – MINNESOTA, NEBRASKA, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, and KANSAS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 58 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.069 — Conservation Reserve Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 08, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 08, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2019 5PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 20, 2019 5PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME |
| Archive Date: | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $19,800,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Non-governmental Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | The agreements will be from 1 to 3 years in length. This is a five state effort. The purpose of the agreement will leverage agency resources to improve soil health, improve water quality, provide habitat for local wildlife species of concern, improve the environmental and economic performance of working ag lands, and assist communities and groups to build and strengthen local food projects that provide healthy food and economic opportunities. The estimated funding available by state is as follows: Minnesota $4.5 mil, Nebraska $2.5, North Dakota $6.0 mil, South Dakota $4.8 mil, and Kansas $2.0 mil. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
George D Wilson
Grants Management Specialist Phone 817-509-3503 Email:george.wilson@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 311844 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY2019 Central Region Multi-State APF_Finalrev.pdf
Folder 311844 Other Supporting Documents-Supporting Documents -> SF424A_Budget Information.pdf
Folder 311844 Other Supporting Documents-Supporting Documents -> De Minimis Rate Agreement FORM.pdf
Folder 311844 Other Supporting Documents-Supporting Documents -> AD_3031 for award.pdf
Folder 311844 Other Supporting Documents-Supporting Documents -> SF424B-Assurances.pdf
Folder 311844 Other Supporting Documents-Supporting Documents -> Certification Regarding Lobbying.pdf
Folder 311844 Other Supporting Documents-Supporting Documents -> SF424_Application for Assistance.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | George D Wilson Grants Management Specialist Phone 817-509-3503 Email: george.wilson@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.902 | PKG00247405 | Feb 20, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
311844 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
311844 SF424B-1.1.pdf
311844 SF424A-1.0.pdf
311844 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
311844 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
311844 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
311844 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
311844 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
311844 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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