Opportunity ID: 310916

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-IA-19-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Iowa Partners for Conservation Fiscal Year 2019 Announcement for Program Funding – IOWA
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 2
Posted Date: Dec 06, 2018
Last Updated Date: Dec 06, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 04, 2019
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 04, 2019
Archive Date: Mar 06, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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 the potential availability of funding for agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state-and-community-level conservation leadership. Proposals must be for projects based in Iowa and focus on conservation issues as noted in Section A (2) of the Full Announcement located in the Related Documents tab of this opportunity. Collaborative projects that provide on-the-ground support for Iowa NRCS Field Offices are highly encouraged. Research proposals will not be accepted, nor considered. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2019 will be up to $5,000,000.00. Proposals are requested from Federally recognized Indian Tribal Organizations, state government, local government, nongovernmental organization, or institution of higher education 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.

In addition to the information in this opportunity, more information can be found at the following website:

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ia/people/partners/request+for+proposals+(rfp)/

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

Michele Devaney

Grants Management Specialist

Phone 801-524-4587
Email:michele.devaney@wdc.usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Changed title Dec 06, 2018
Dec 06, 2018

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-IA-19-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Iowa Partners for Conservation Fiscal Year 2019 Announcement for Program Funding – IOWA
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 2
Posted Date: Dec 06, 2018
Last Updated Date: Dec 06, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications: Feb 04, 2019
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 04, 2019
Archive Date: Mar 06, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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 the potential availability of funding for agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state-and-community-level conservation leadership. Proposals must be for projects based in Iowa and focus on conservation issues as noted in Section A (2) of the Full Announcement located in the Related Documents tab of this opportunity. Collaborative projects that provide on-the-ground support for Iowa NRCS Field Offices are highly encouraged. Research proposals will not be accepted, nor considered. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2019 will be up to $5,000,000.00. Proposals are requested from Federally recognized Indian Tribal Organizations, state government, local government, nongovernmental organization, or institution of higher education 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.

In addition to the information in this opportunity, more information can be found at the following website:

https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ia/people/partners/request+for+proposals+(rfp)/

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

Michele Devaney

Grants Management Specialist

Phone 801-524-4587
Email:michele.devaney@wdc.usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-IA-19-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Iowa Partners for Conservation (IPC) Fiscal Year (FY)
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 1
Posted Date: Dec 06, 2018
Last Updated Date: Dec 06, 2018
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 04, 2019
Archive Date: Mar 06, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000
Award Ceiling: $750,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
City or township governments
State governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
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 the potential availability of funding for agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state-and-community-level conservation leadership. Proposals must be for projects based in Iowa and focus on conservation issues as noted in Section A (2) of the Full Announcement located in the Related Documents tab of this opportunity. Collaborative projects that provide on-the-ground support for Iowa NRCS Field Offices are highly encouraged. Research proposals will not be accepted, nor considered. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2019 will be up to $5,000,000.00. Proposals are requested from Federally recognized Indian Tribal Organizations, state government, local government, nongovernmental organization, or institution of higher education 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.

In addition to the information in this opportunity, more information can be found at the following website:


https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ia/people/partners/request+for+proposals+(rfp)/

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

Michele Devaney

Grants Management Specialist

Phone 801-524-4587
Email:michele.devaney@wdc.usda.gov

Folder 310916 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Full Announcement_USDA-NRCS-IA-19-01_revised hyperlinks.pdf

Folder 310916 Other Supporting Documents-Indirect Costs -> Required Indirect Cost Statement.pdf

Folder 310916 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> General Terms and Conditions -NRCS 6.9.2017.pdf

Folder 310916 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Presentation_Iowa Partners for Conservation Opportunity_2019.pdf

Folder 310916 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Instructions_SF424.pdf

Folder 310916 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Instructions_SF424A.pdf

Folder 310916 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Instructions_Budget Narrative.pdf

Folder 310916 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> FY19 Iowa IPC Fact Sheet_Revised Hyperlinks.pdf

Folder 310916 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Workbook_Iowa Partners for Conservation Opportunity_2019.pdf

Folder 310916 Other Supporting Documents-Questions and Answers -> Questions-and-Answers_as of 01.29.19.pdf

Folder 310916 Other Supporting Documents-Request for Proposal Template -> FY_2019_IPC_Request_for_Proposal_Template_corrected.pdf

Folder 310916 Other Supporting Documents-Request for Proposal Template -> IPC FY19 Deliverable_Template.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Michele Devaney
Grants Management Specialist
Phone 801-524-4587
Email: michele.devaney@wdc.usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
PKG00246722 Dec 06, 2018 Feb 04, 2019 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

310916 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

310916 SF424A-1.0.pdf

310916 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

310916 SF424B-1.1.pdf

310916 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

310916 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

Optional forms

310916 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf

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