Georgia NRCS is offering a grant opportunity for wetland restoration activities on WRP lands throughout Georgia. Eligible individuals and organizations are encouraged to apply for projects up to three years in duration. The grant aims to support restoration efforts with funding up to $500,000. Proposals must be submitted by September 18, 2012, with one to two grant agreements expected to be awarded for projects in one to two areas within the state.
Opportunity ID: 197374
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | WRP-USDA-NRCS-GA-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Restoration |
| Opportunity Category:: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.072 — Wetlands Reserve Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 500,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Georgia State Office |
| Description:: | The NRCS requests proposals for implementation of restoration activities on land enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) from individuals and organizations that share a common interest in the conservation and restoration of wetland resources throughout Georgia. Services shall be provided throughout the State of Georgia. One (1) to two (2) grant agreements may be awarded as a result of this AFO. A single award may include multiple (1‐2) areas. Georgia NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of easement restoration will be no more than $500,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 3 years in duration. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.072 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00142490 |
| Opening Date: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Sharon Gipson |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Project Abstract Summary [V1.1] Project Abstract [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.072 | PKG00142490 | Aug 31, 2012 | Sep 18, 2012 | View | Sharon Gipson | Organization Applicants |