The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering a grant for the restoration of wetlands, floodplains, and forestlands in the U.S. and its territories. Eligible non-federal entities and individuals are encouraged to apply, with up to $250 million available for FY2018. The grant aims to support restoration efforts through easement programs, with agreements lasting three years. Applications must be submitted by May 18, 2018, 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). For more information and to apply, visit NRCS website.
Opportunity ID: 301953
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-US-WRP-ACEP-EWPP-HFRP-18-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for proposals to provide NRCS easement programs restoration assistance. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Disaster Prevention and Relief Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.072 — Wetlands Reserve Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 17, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | NRCS invites applications from all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources toward the restoration of degraded wetlands, floodplains, forestlands, and associated uplands. With the sole exception of Federal agencies, NRCS invites applications from all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). NFEs of all sizes are encouraged to apply. Information related to NRCS Easement Programs can be found at the following links: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/easements/ and https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detailfull/national/programs/financial/ewp/?cid=nrcs143_008225A total of up to $250 million is available in FY2018. All agreements will be three years in duration. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 18, 2018. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Easement Programs Homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Please view Full Announcement (Part G) for contact information.
Email:EastTeamAgreements@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Questions and Answers document (containing questions received as of 4/18/18) added to Related Documents tab. | Apr 23, 2018 | |
| 1. Updated application package with relevant forms.
2. Questions and Answers document (containing questions received as of 4/6/18 12:00pm EDT) added to Related Documents tab. 3. Full Announcement modified as summarized below: |
Apr 23, 2018 | |
| Apr 06, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-US-WRP-ACEP-EWPP-HFRP-18-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for proposals to provide NRCS easement programs restoration assistance. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Disaster Prevention and Relief Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.072 — Wetlands Reserve Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 17, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | NRCS invites applications from all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources toward the restoration of degraded wetlands, floodplains, forestlands, and associated uplands. With the sole exception of Federal agencies, NRCS invites applications from all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). NFEs of all sizes are encouraged to apply. Information related to NRCS Easement Programs can be found at the following links: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/easements/ and https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detailfull/national/programs/financial/ewp/?cid=nrcs143_008225A total of up to $250 million is available in FY2018. All agreements will be three years in duration. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 18, 2018. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Easement Programs Homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Please view Full Announcement (Part G) for contact information.
Email:EastTeamAgreements@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-US-WRP-ACEP-EWPP-HFRP-18-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for proposals to provide NRCS easement programs restoration assistance. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Disaster Prevention and Relief Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.072 — Wetlands Reserve Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 23, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 06, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 17, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | NRCS invites applications from all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources toward the restoration of degraded wetlands, floodplains, forestlands, and associated uplands. With the sole exception of Federal agencies, NRCS invites applications from all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). NFEs of all sizes are encouraged to apply. Information related to NRCS Easement Programs can be found at the following links: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/easements/ and https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detailfull/national/programs/financial/ewp/?cid=nrcs143_008225A total of up to $250 million is available in FY2018. All agreements will be three years in duration. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 18, 2018. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Easement Programs Homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Please view Full Announcement (Part G) for contact information.
Email:EastTeamAgreements@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-US-WRP-ACEP-EWPP-HFRP-18-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for proposals to provide NRCS easement programs restoration assistance. |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Disaster Prevention and Relief Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.072 — Wetlands Reserve Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 06, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 17, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $250,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | NRCS invites applications from all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources toward the restoration of degraded wetlands, floodplains, forestlands, and associated uplands. With the sole exception of Federal agencies, NRCS invites applications from all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals in all 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). NFEs of all sizes are encouraged to apply. Information related to NRCS Easement Programs can be found at the following links: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/easements/ and https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detailfull/national/programs/financial/ewp/?cid=nrcs143_008225 A total of up to $250 million is available in FY2018. All agreements will be three years in duration. Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on May 18, 2018. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Easement Programs Homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Please view Full Announcement (Part G) for contact information.
Email:EastTeamAgreements@wdc.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 301953 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> USDA-NRCS-US-WRP-ACEP-EWPP-HFRP-18-01 (modified 1).pdf
Folder 301953 Other Supporting Documents-NRCS GT&C -> Questions and Answers (as of 4-18-18) for USDA-NRCS-US-WRP-ACEP-EWPP-HFRP-18-01.pdf
Folder 301953 Other Supporting Documents-NRCS GT&C -> USDA NRCS General Terms and Conditions – 6.9.2017.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Please view Full Announcement (Part G) for contact information. Email: EastTeamAgreements@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00239439 | Mar 20, 2018 | May 18, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
301953 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
301953 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
301953 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
301953 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
301953 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
301953 SF424D-1.1.pdf
301953 SF424B-1.1.pdf
301953 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
301953 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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