The Georgia National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering this grant to procure essential annual monitoring services for its Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) across the state. This grant is for individuals and organizations dedicated to wetland conservation and restoration, aiming to support the ongoing health and integrity of WRP easements throughout Georgia. The NRCS anticipates awarding one to four competitive grant agreements, with a total available amount not exceeding $200,000. Successful applicants will undertake projects lasting a minimum of three years, contributing vital monitoring data to preserve Georgia’s crucial wetland resources and ensure the effectiveness of conservation efforts.
Opportunity ID: 197433
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | WRP-USDA-NRCS-GA-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wetland Reserve Program (WRP) monitoring |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 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: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Georgia State Office |
| Description: | The NRCS requests proposals for Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) annual monitoring services 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 four (4) grant agreements may be awarded as a result of this AFO. A single award may include multiple (1‐4) Areas. Georgia NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of easement monitoring will be no more than $200,000. 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: | http://www.ga.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/wrp.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sharon Gipson
State Administrative Officer Phone 706-546-2272 Email:Sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 197433 Full Announcement-1 -> wrp-usda-nrcs-ga-04.pdf
Folder 197433 Full Announcement-1 -> circular no 21_monitoring.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sharon Gipson State Administrative Officer Phone 706-546-2272 Email: Sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00142570 | Aug 31, 2012 | Sep 18, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
197433 SF424-2.0.pdf
197433 SF424A-1.0.pdf
197433 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
197433 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
197433 Project-1.1.pdf
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