Opportunity ID: 282453

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-IA-CCG-16-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Iowa Conservation Collaboration Projects Fiscal Year 2016
Opportunity Category: Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 23, 2016
Last Updated Date: Apr 05, 2016
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 01, 2016
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 01, 2016
Archive Date: Jul 01, 2016
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,200,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special district governments
County governments
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Utah State Office
Description: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing potential availability of grants for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state- and community-level conservation leadership. Proposals will be accepted from Iowa.

Overview
The purpose of Conservation Collaboration Grants will be to leverage NRCS and partner resources to:

1. Build soil health on cropland.
2. Improve environmental and economic performance of grasslands.
3. Provide habitat for local wildlife species of concern as identified in the Iowa Wildlife Action Plan.
4. Reduce the net emissions of greenhouse gasses associated with agriculture.
5. Support the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

Emphasis will be placed on projects that:

1. Build technical capacity of NRCS and partner field conservation employees.
2. Build the capacity of local watershed groups to develop and implement effective projects.
3. Leverage non-Federal and non-government resources to achieve positive natural resources conservation outcomes.

NRCS will accept proposals under this notice for single or multiyear projects, not to exceed three years, submitted by eligible entities based in or with substantial operations in Iowa. Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning.

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. Complete proposals received by applicable deadlines will be evaluated based on the Proposal Evaluation Criteria identified in the instructions in section V.B. Evaluated proposals will be forwarded to the NRCS State Conservationist who will make the final selections.

Link to Additional Information: Iowa Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Michele Devaney

Grants Management Specialist

Phone 801-524-4587
Email:michele.devaney@wdc.usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
The Opportunity Title was changed, removing the word "Grants" since funds may be awarded through a cooperative agreement. Apr 05, 2016
Apr 05, 2016

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-IA-CCG-16-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Iowa Conservation Collaboration Projects Fiscal Year 2016
Opportunity Category: Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 23, 2016
Last Updated Date: Apr 05, 2016
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 01, 2016
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 01, 2016
Archive Date: Jul 01, 2016
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,200,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special district governments
County governments
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Utah State Office
Description: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing potential availability of grants for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state- and community-level conservation leadership. Proposals will be accepted from Iowa.

Overview
The purpose of Conservation Collaboration Grants will be to leverage NRCS and partner resources to:

1. Build soil health on cropland.
2. Improve environmental and economic performance of grasslands.
3. Provide habitat for local wildlife species of concern as identified in the Iowa Wildlife Action Plan.
4. Reduce the net emissions of greenhouse gasses associated with agriculture.
5. Support the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

Emphasis will be placed on projects that:

1. Build technical capacity of NRCS and partner field conservation employees.
2. Build the capacity of local watershed groups to develop and implement effective projects.
3. Leverage non-Federal and non-government resources to achieve positive natural resources conservation outcomes.

NRCS will accept proposals under this notice for single or multiyear projects, not to exceed three years, submitted by eligible entities based in or with substantial operations in Iowa. Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning.

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. Complete proposals received by applicable deadlines will be evaluated based on the Proposal Evaluation Criteria identified in the instructions in section V.B. Evaluated proposals will be forwarded to the NRCS State Conservationist who will make the final selections.

Link to Additional Information: Iowa Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Michele Devaney

Grants Management Specialist

Phone 801-524-4587
Email:michele.devaney@wdc.usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-IA-CCG-16-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Iowa Conservation Collaboration Grants Fiscal Year 2016
Opportunity Category: Mandatory
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 05, 2016
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 01, 2016
Archive Date: Jul 01, 2016
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,200,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $0

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: County governments
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district governments
City or township governments
State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Utah State Office
Description: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing potential availability of grants for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state- and community-level conservation leadership. Proposals will be accepted from Iowa.

Overview
The purpose of Conservation Collaboration Grants will be to leverage NRCS and partner resources to:

1. Build soil health on cropland.
2. Improve environmental and economic performance of grasslands.
3. Provide habitat for local wildlife species of concern as identified in the Iowa Wildlife Action Plan.
4. Reduce the net emissions of greenhouse gasses associated with agriculture.
5. Support the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

Emphasis will be placed on projects that:

1. Build technical capacity of NRCS and partner field conservation employees.
2. Build the capacity of local watershed groups to develop and implement effective projects.
3. Leverage non-Federal and non-government resources to achieve positive natural resources conservation outcomes.

NRCS will accept proposals under this notice for single or multiyear projects, not to exceed three years, submitted by eligible entities based in or with substantial operations in Iowa. Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning.

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. Complete proposals received by applicable deadlines will be evaluated based on the Proposal Evaluation Criteria identified in the instructions in section V.B. Evaluated proposals will be forwarded to the NRCS State Conservationist who will make the final selections.

Link to Additional Information: Iowa Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Michele Devaney

Grants Management Specialist

Phone 801-524-4587
Email:michele.devaney@wdc.usda.gov

Folder 282453 Full Announcement-Iowa FY16 CCG Announcement -> Conservation Collaboration Grants Announcement.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Michele Devaney
Grants Management Specialist
Phone 801-524-4587
Email: michele.devaney@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 PKG00221887 Mar 23, 2016 Jun 01, 2016 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

282453 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

282453 Project-1.1.pdf

282453 SF424A-1.0.pdf

282453 Budget-1.1.pdf

282453 SF424B-1.1.pdf

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