This department is offering the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative Technical Assistance grant to assist Maryland farmers in implementing conservation practices. The grant responsibilities include developing CNMPs with specific elements, assisting in the implementation of Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative contracts, and providing technical assistance for application processing. The grant aims to resolve natural resource issues, promote land stewardship, and support agricultural sustainability in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed region. Closing date for applications is August 24, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 190494
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NRCS-12-MD-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative Technical Assistance |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.926 — Chesapeake Bay Watershed Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Aug 09, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 24, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 24, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 23, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 200,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Other federal agencies are not eligible to receive funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Maryland State Office |
| Description:: | The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for working with NRCS in providing the technical assistance necessary for application processing and customer assistance required to plan, design and implement conservation practices to assist Maryland farmers in resolving natural resource issues and promoting land stewardship. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:a. Development of CNMPÂ’s. Minimum specific elements for a CNMP include: (i) Background and Site Information; (ii) Manure and Wastewater Handling and Storage; (iii) Farmstead Safety and Security; (iv) Land Treatment Practices; (v) Soil and Risk Assessment Analyses; (vi) Nutrient Management according to the criteria in the Nutrient Management Conservation Practice (Code 590); (vii) Feed Management (Optional); (viii) Other Utilization Options (Optional); (ix) Recordkeeping; and (x) References.For more detailed information, see: http://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/MW/102_CNMP_Criteria_090610(CAP)ver2.pdf b. Assist NRCS with the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative contracts, assistance can include clerical, technical, or engineering assistance. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Aug 09, 2012 | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00137770 |
| Opening Date: | Aug 09, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Denise Parker |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00137770 | Aug 09, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 | View | Denise Parker | Organization and Individual Applicants |