The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) within the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering grants and agreements to support local conservation initiatives and leadership development in Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. The grants aim to leverage NRCS resources, encourage collaboration, and address natural resource issues at state and community levels. Eligible entities include tribal governments, local governments, non-governmental organizations, and educational institutions. Proposals for projects lasting 1 to 3 years will be considered, with varying funding amounts available per state. Applicants must adhere to the eligibility criteria and application instructions provided in this opportunity.
Opportunity ID: 300542
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MULTI-STATE-CENTRAL-CCG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Collaboration Grants or Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 73 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.069 — Conservation Reserve Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2018 5PM EST |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2018 5PM EST |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The State of Minnesota wanted to allow for profit companies to apply: In addition to the listed Eligible Applicants (III – A Applicant Eligibility) MINNESOTA will be accepting proposals from for profit business. There is a restriction in the funding for ACEP, for profit businesses are eligible to submit bids for ACEP-WRE projects, such as Easement Monitoring. Funding restrictions limit the use of ACEP-ALE for land acquisitions preventing for profit business from receiving ACEP-ALE funding. |
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 potential availability of grants and 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 following states: Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2018 will be:STATE TOTAL MINIMUM MAXIMUM # of Minnesota $4,000,000 $25,000 $1,000,000 18Nebraska $1,000,000 $20,000 $1,000,000 10North Dakota $4,000,000 $10,000 $1,500,000 15South Dakota $4,800,000 $20,000 $1,000,000 20Wisconsin $2,500,000 $100,000 $2,500,000 10Proposals are requested from Federally recognized tribal governments, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning for competitive consideration of grant or agreement awards for projects between 1 and 3 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 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
George Wilson
Grants Management Specialist Phone 817-509-3503 Email:george.wilson@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This has been modified to add the Questions and Answers document. | Mar 26, 2018 | |
| The State of Minnesota wanted to allow for profit companies to apply: In addition to the listed Eligible Applicants (III – A Applicant Eligibility) MINNESOTA will be accepting proposals from for profit business. There is a restriction in the funding for ACEP, for profit businesses are eligible to submit bids for ACEP-WRE projects, such as Easement Monitoring. Funding restrictions limit the use of ACEP-ALE for land acquisitions preventing for profit business from receiving ACEP-ALE funding. | Mar 26, 2018 | |
| Feb 20, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MULTI-STATE-CENTRAL-CCG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Collaboration Grants or Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 73 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.069 — Conservation Reserve Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 07, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2018 5PM EST |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2018 5PM EST |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The State of Minnesota wanted to allow for profit companies to apply: In addition to the listed Eligible Applicants (III – A Applicant Eligibility) MINNESOTA will be accepting proposals from for profit business. There is a restriction in the funding for ACEP, for profit businesses are eligible to submit bids for ACEP-WRE projects, such as Easement Monitoring. Funding restrictions limit the use of ACEP-ALE for land acquisitions preventing for profit business from receiving ACEP-ALE funding. |
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 potential availability of grants and 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 following states: Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2018 will be:STATE TOTAL MINIMUM MAXIMUM # of Minnesota $4,000,000 $25,000 $1,000,000 18Nebraska $1,000,000 $20,000 $1,000,000 10North Dakota $4,000,000 $10,000 $1,500,000 15South Dakota $4,800,000 $20,000 $1,000,000 20Wisconsin $2,500,000 $100,000 $2,500,000 10Proposals are requested from Federally recognized tribal governments, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning for competitive consideration of grant or agreement awards for projects between 1 and 3 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 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
George Wilson
Grants Management Specialist Phone 817-509-3503 Email:george.wilson@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MULTI-STATE-CENTRAL-CCG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Collaboration Grants or Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 73 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.069 — Conservation Reserve Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2018 5PM EST |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | The State of Minnesota wanted to allow for profit companies to apply: In addition to the listed Eligible Applicants (III – A Applicant Eligibility) MINNESOTA will be accepting proposals from for profit business. There is a restriction in the funding for ACEP, for profit businesses are eligible to submit bids for ACEP-WRE projects, such as Easement Monitoring. Funding restrictions limit the use of ACEP-ALE for land acquisitions preventing for profit business from receiving ACEP-ALE funding. |
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 potential availability of grants and 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 following states: Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2018 will be:STATE TOTAL MINIMUM MAXIMUM # of Minnesota $4,000,000 $25,000 $1,000,000 18Nebraska $1,000,000 $20,000 $1,000,000 10North Dakota $4,000,000 $10,000 $1,500,000 15South Dakota $4,800,000 $20,000 $1,000,000 20Wisconsin $2,500,000 $100,000 $2,500,000 10Proposals are requested from Federally recognized tribal governments, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning for competitive consideration of grant or agreement awards for projects between 1 and 3 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 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
George Wilson
Grants Management Specialist Phone 817-509-3503 Email:george.wilson@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MULTI-STATE-CENTRAL-CCG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Collaboration Grants or Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 73 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.069 — Conservation Reserve Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 20, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2018 5PM EST |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $16,300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments |
| 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 potential availability of grants and 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 following states: Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2018 will be:
STATE TOTAL MINIMUM MAXIMUM # of Proposals are requested from Federally recognized tribal governments, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning for competitive consideration of grant or agreement awards for projects between 1 and 3 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 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
George Wilson
Grants Management Specialist Phone 817-509-3503 Email:george.wilson@wdc.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 300542 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> FY2018 Central Region Multi-State APF_Final rev.pdf
Folder 300542 Other Supporting Documents-QUESTIONS & ANSWERS -> Questions Multi State Announcemnt.pdf
Folder 300542 Other Supporting Documents-REQUIRED DOCUMENTS -> SF424A_Budget Information.pdf
Folder 300542 Other Supporting Documents-REQUIRED DOCUMENTS -> AD_3030 for application.pdf
Folder 300542 Other Supporting Documents-REQUIRED DOCUMENTS -> AD_3031 for award.pdf
Folder 300542 Other Supporting Documents-REQUIRED DOCUMENTS -> SF424B-Assurances.pdf
Folder 300542 Other Supporting Documents-REQUIRED DOCUMENTS -> Certification Regarding Lobbying.pdf
Folder 300542 Other Supporting Documents-REQUIRED DOCUMENTS -> SF424_Application for Assistance.pdf
Folder 300542 Other Supporting Documents-SAMPLES -> Sample_Budget_A (1).pdf
Folder 300542 Other Supporting Documents-SAMPLES -> Sample_Budget B.pdf
Folder 300542 Other Supporting Documents-SAMPLES -> Sample_Budget_C.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | George Wilson Grants Management Specialist Phone 817-509-3503 Email: george.wilson@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00238109 | Feb 07, 2018 | Apr 13, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
300542 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
300542 SF424B-1.1.pdf
300542 SF424A-1.0.pdf
300542 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
300542 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
300542 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
300542 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
300542 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
300542 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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