Opportunity ID: 318416
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MD-CTA-19-GEN0010337 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Maryland Funding Opportunity Announcement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 15, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 13, 2019 Applications must be received by 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time on August 13th, 2019. Questions must be submitted by 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time on July 26th, 2019, and answers to questions will be posted to Grants.gov by August 9th, 2019. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 13, 2019 Applications must be received by 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time on August 13th, 2019. Questions must be submitted by 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time on July 26th, 2019, and answers to questions will be posted to Grants.gov by August 9th, 2019. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 12, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants and applications must meet eligibility criteria by the application deadline to be considered for award. Eligible applicant type is determined by the implementing program statute.
This opportunity is open to all domestic applicants. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking proposals for cooperative agreements to help address Maryland’s most pressing natural resource concerns. Up to $300,000 in funding will be made available statewide. NRCS will select proposals that leverage USDA and partner resources to effectively implement projects. Successful proposals will address at least one of the following: • Increase the number of applications for USDA NRCS Agriculture Conservation Easement Program – Wetlands Reserve Easements • Provide in stream monitoring for assessing changes in the surface water quality in response to the implementation of conservation practices in the Catoctin Creek watershed in Frederick County, MD. • Provide direct technical services to assist producers in planning and/or implementing conservation practices throughout Maryland. • Develop the tools, technologies, and strategies to support next-generation conservation efforts on working lands in Maryland and develop market-based solutions to resource challenges. • Conduct an economic analysis on high priority best management practices in Maryland such as nutrient management, manure storage, animal mortality, cover crop, heavy use area protection (HUAPS) and others. • Provide professional training sessions for partner employees on topics related to conservation planning and agriculture. Work with NRCS to ensure the courses align with the Certified Planner curriculum. • Provide training and expert guidance on irrigation system planning, design (including but not limited to micro irrigation), and Irrigation Water Management (IWM) Plan development. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ramon Ortiz
ASTC Management and Strategy Phone 443-482-2962 Email:ramon.ortiz@usda.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Ramon Ortiz ASTC Management and Strategy Phone 443-482-2962 Email: ramon.ortiz@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 318416 | Maryland Funding Opportunity Announcement | PKG00253000 | Jul 15, 2019 | Aug 13, 2019 | View |
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