Opportunity ID: 352439

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-WI-MULTI-24-NOFO0001329
Funding Opportunity Title: Cooperative Conservation Agreements (Wisconsin)
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: 10
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Feb 14, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 15, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 15, 2024 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 15, 2024 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: May 15, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2024. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.

 

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing potential availability of cooperative conservation 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 the state of Wisconsin.

 

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. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity 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 April 15, 2024. 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 May 15, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2024. 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:

Kimberly D Johnson

Grants Management Specialist
Email:kimberly.johnson2@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Updated the post date and close date. Feb 15, 2024

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-WI-MULTI-24-NOFO0001329
Funding Opportunity Title: Cooperative Conservation Agreements (Wisconsin)
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: 10
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 3
Posted Date: Feb 14, 2024
Last Updated Date: Feb 15, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 15, 2024 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 15, 2024 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: May 15, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,000,000
Award Ceiling: $2,000,000
Award Floor: $100,000

Eligibility

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

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2024. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.

 

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing potential availability of cooperative conservation 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 the state of Wisconsin.

 

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. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity 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 April 15, 2024. 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 May 15, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2024. 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:

Kimberly D Johnson

Grants Management Specialist
Email:kimberly.johnson2@usda.gov

Folder 352439 Full Announcement-WI-MULTI-24-NOFO0001329 -> USDA-NRCS-WI-MULTI-24-NOFO0001329.pdf

Folder 352439 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Copy of Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.pdf

Folder 352439 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Applicant Contact Information_20230227.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Kimberly D Johnson
Grants Management Specialist
Email: kimberly.johnson2@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.902 PKG00284889 Feb 15, 2024 Apr 15, 2024 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

352439 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

352439 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

352439 SF424A-1.0.pdf

352439 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

352439 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

352439 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

352439 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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