Opportunity ID: 331654
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MA-EQIP-21-NOFO0001047 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Watershed Assessments for the National Water Quality Initiative in Western Massachusetts |
| 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: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 Proposals must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 23, 2021. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 Proposals must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 23, 2021. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 25, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
NRCS, an agency under the USDA, in Massachusetts, is seeking proposals from partners to develop watershed assessment plans to support the National Water Quality Initiative through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). NRCS has $100,000 available and expects to make up to two (2) cooperative agreement awards. Awards will be made to qualifying, eligible organization who has expertise in watershed assessment plans and is specifically capable of using the assessment template found in this funding opportunity. There are 2 watershed assessments to be completed in the western portion of Massachusetts. These assessments will be based on HUC12 watersheds identified as: 1. South River – HUC12 Code—10802030501—located primarily in the Towns of Ashfield and Conway, Massachusetts 2. Upper Manhan River (Headwaters to North Brook)– HUC12 Code 10802010608—located primarily in the Towns of Westhampton and Southampton, Massachusetts $50,000 is available for each watershed assessment or $100,000 for both; applicants may choose to address one or both. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until April 7, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Krizmanich
Grantor Phone 202-572-5805 Email:melanie.krizmanich@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Proposals must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 23, 2021. | Feb 22, 2021 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MA-EQIP-21-NOFO0001047 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Watershed Assessments for the National Water Quality Initiative in Western Massachusetts |
| 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: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 Proposals must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 23, 2021. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2021 Proposals must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on April 23, 2021. |
| Archive Date: | Apr 25, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
NRCS, an agency under the USDA, in Massachusetts, is seeking proposals from partners to develop watershed assessment plans to support the National Water Quality Initiative through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). NRCS has $100,000 available and expects to make up to two (2) cooperative agreement awards. Awards will be made to qualifying, eligible organization who has expertise in watershed assessment plans and is specifically capable of using the assessment template found in this funding opportunity. There are 2 watershed assessments to be completed in the western portion of Massachusetts. These assessments will be based on HUC12 watersheds identified as: 1. South River – HUC12 Code—10802030501—located primarily in the Towns of Ashfield and Conway, Massachusetts 2. Upper Manhan River (Headwaters to North Brook)– HUC12 Code 10802010608—located primarily in the Towns of Westhampton and Southampton, Massachusetts $50,000 is available for each watershed assessment or $100,000 for both; applicants may choose to address one or both. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until April 7, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Krizmanich
Grantor Phone 202-572-5805 Email:melanie.krizmanich@usda.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Melanie Krizmanich Grantor Phone 202-572-5805 Email: melanie.krizmanich@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.902 | PKG00265613 | Feb 22, 2021 | Apr 23, 2021 | View |
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