Opportunity ID: 327576

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-MS-MULTI-20-NOFO0001022
Funding Opportunity Title: Mississippi Conservation Delivery Technical Assistance for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
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: Jun 08, 2020
Last Updated Date: Jun 08, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2020 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2020 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Aug 07, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Individuals
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments
City or township governments
Special district governments
State governments
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

The Mississippi State Office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from natural resource conservation partners to work together to help enhance conservation delivery in Mississippi. The overall intent of this announcement is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document.

 

Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities delivering conservation programs and services in Mississippi for competitive consideration of awards for projects between one (1) and five (5) years in duration. NRCS anticipates the amount of funding available for this announcement will be approximately $4,000,000 which will be awarded to multiple recipients. All applicant categories must be capable of providing support in the State of Mississippi. Proposals are requested from the following entities:

 

  • City or township governments
  • County governments
  • Individuals
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education)
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses
  • Special district governments
  • State governments

 

This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. 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. The Mississippi State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities.

 

Key Dates

 

The deadline for application submission is July 8, 2020. The anticipated application selection date is July 15, 2020 and the anticipated agreement execution date is August 20, 2020. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. For technical issues with Grants.gov, please contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts.

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

Shynika E Loften

Grants Specialist

Phone 2025725851
Email:shynika.loften@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 327576 Full Announcement-FY 2020 MS NOFO -> Full Announcement_USDA-NRCS-MS-MULTI-20-NOFO0001022.pdf

Folder 327576 Other Supporting Documents-Instr. for Budget Narrative -> Instructions_Budget Narrative.pdf

Folder 327576 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions for SF424 -> Instructions_SF424.pdf

Folder 327576 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions for SF424A -> Instructions_SF424A.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Shynika E Loften
Grants Specialist
Phone 2025725851
Email: shynika.loften@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.902 PKG00262110 Jun 08, 2020 Jul 08, 2020 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

327576 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf

327576 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

327576 SF424A-1.0.pdf

327576 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

327576 SF424B-1.1.pdf

327576 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

327576 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

327576 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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