Opportunity ID: 346635

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NE-MULTI-23-NOFO0001237
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Announcement for Program Funding – NEBRASKA
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: 12
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Mar 07, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 07, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 08, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 08, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jun 07, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing potential availability of cooperative agreements 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 for projects located in Nebraska.

Proposals are requested for competitive consideration for cooperative agreement awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. Applicants can be tribal government, State or local unit of government, non-profits with a 501 (c) (3) with status, or institution of higher learning. Entities may submit more than one application as long as the proposals are for different projects and entities may receive more than one award.

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.

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

 

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 8, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts.

For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by June 8, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

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

Cassandra L Hayes

Grants Management Specialist
Email:cassandra.hayes@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Mar 07, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NE-MULTI-23-NOFO0001237
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Announcement for Program Funding – NEBRASKA
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: 12
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Mar 07, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 07, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 08, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 08, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jun 07, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,000,000
Award Ceiling: $1,000,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing potential availability of cooperative agreements 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 for projects located in Nebraska.

Proposals are requested for competitive consideration for cooperative agreement awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. Applicants can be tribal government, State or local unit of government, non-profits with a 501 (c) (3) with status, or institution of higher learning. Entities may submit more than one application as long as the proposals are for different projects and entities may receive more than one award.

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.

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

 

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 8, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts.

For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by June 8, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

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

Cassandra L Hayes

Grants Management Specialist
Email:cassandra.hayes@usda.gov

Folder 346635 Full Announcement-FY23 Nebraska CCA -> USDA-NRCS-NE-MULTI-23-NOFO0001237.pdf

Folder 346635 Other Supporting Documents-Current and Pending Support -> Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Cassandra L Hayes
Grants Management Specialist
Email: cassandra.hayes@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.902 PKG00280363 Mar 08, 2023 May 08, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

346635 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

346635 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346635 SF424A-1.0.pdf

346635 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346635 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

346635 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346635 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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