The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering this grant to support the implementation of Farm Bill conservation programs across California counties. This grant is specifically for providing technical assistance to NRCS staff and collaborating with conservation partners and external entities. The primary purpose is to enhance conservation planning efforts on private lands. Projects funded will be instrumental in completing conservation plans in accordance with NRCS conservation planning policy. This initiative aims to strengthen partnerships and streamline the delivery of vital conservation services to landowners, fostering sustainable land management practices throughout the state.
Opportunity ID: 333859
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-CA-21-MULTI-NOFO0001118 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | California Conservation Agreements |
| 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: | May 27, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 27, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2021 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on June 30, 2021. 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. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until June 7, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2021 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST) on June 30, 2021. 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. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until June 7, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $30,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments City or township governments County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Applicants and applications must meet eligibility criteria by the application deadline to be considered for award. Eligible applicant type is determined by the implementing program statute. Applicant entities identified in the SAM.gov exclusions database as ineligible, prohibited/restricted, or excluded from receiving Federal contracts and certain Federal assistance and benefits will not be considered for Federal funding, as applicable to the funding being requested under this Federal program (2 CFR 200.206(d)). |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
Emphasis will be placed on projects that provide technical assistance to NRCS staff in the implementation of Farm Bill conservation programs in California counties. NRCS seeks collaboration with conservation partners and outside entities to perform conservation planning on private lands and complete conservation plans under NRCS conservation planning policy. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Debbie Williams, Grants Management Specialist
Please see the full announcement under the Related Documents Tab. Email:debbie.williams3@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 333859 Full Announcement-CA Conservation FY2021 -> NFO_CA_USDA-NRCS-CA-MULTI-21-NOFO0001118.pdf
Folder 333859 Other Supporting Documents-NRCS-CA-21-MULTI-NOFO0001118 -> BUDGET NARRATIVE GUIDANCE 2-2-21.pdf
Folder 333859 Other Supporting Documents-NRCS-CA-21-MULTI-NOFO0001118 -> General Terms and Conditions – January 2020.pdf
Folder 333859 Other Supporting Documents-NRCS-CA-21-MULTI-NOFO0001118 -> SF424 and SF424A Instructions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Debbie Williams, Grants Management Specialist Please see the full announcement under the Related Documents Tab. Email: debbie.williams3@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.902 | PKG00267406 | May 28, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
333859 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
333859 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333859 SF424A-1.0.pdf
333859 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333859 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
333859 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
333859 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf