The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) from the United States Department of Agriculture is offering the IOWA FY18 IPC Grant to address local natural resource issues, foster collaboration, and develop conservation leadership in Iowa. This grant aims to support projects focusing on conservation issues within the state while encouraging collaborative efforts to assist Iowa NRCS Field Offices. Eligible organizations are invited to submit proposals for projects lasting between 1 to 5 years, with up to $3,000,000.00 available in FY 2018. Proposals will undergo thorough screening for completeness and compliance with the program’s requirements, with a closing date of Jan 31, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 299133
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-IA-IPC-18-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | IOWA FY18 IPC ANNOUNCEMENT |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 29, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2018 5:00 p.m. CDST on January 31, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 31, 2018 5:00 p.m. CDST on January 31, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 02, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing potential availability of agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state-and-community-level conservation leadership. Successful applicant proposals must originate from Iowa and focus on conservation issues as noted in Section I (B) of this notice. Collaborative projects that provide on-the-ground support for Iowa NRCS Field Offices are highly encouraged. Research proposals will be returned to the applicant. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2018 will be up to $3,000,000.00. Proposals are requested from eligible governmental or non- governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning for competitive consideration of awards for projects between 1 and 5 years in duration.
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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
George Wilson
Grants Management Specialist Phone 817-509-3503 Email:george.wilson@wdc.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 299133 Full Announcement-FULL ANNOUNCEMENT -> FY18 Iowa RFP Final for STC signature 12 05 17.pdf
Folder 299133 Other Supporting Documents-APPLICANT WORKSHOP INFORMATION -> FY18 Iowa Partners for Conservation RFP Workshop Flyer.pdf
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