The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering the 2013 National ACES grant, an initiative designed to provide financial and technical assistance for the protection of agricultural lands and wetlands. This grant is for the purpose of helping landowners, land trusts, and other eligible entities conserve agricultural viability and critical natural resources, including wildlife habitat and water quality. The program encourages long-term protection of working farms and ranches, as well as the restoration and enhancement of wetlands. For fiscal year 2013, NRCS anticipates approximately $3 million will be available to support eligible projects across the nation. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by the closing date of July 22, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 236633
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-ACES-13-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2013 National ACES |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 20, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in fiscal year 2013 will be approximately $3 million. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jacqueline Roscoe
Grants Specialist Phone 202-690-4242 Email:jacqueline.roscoe@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 236633 Full Announcement-1 -> 2013062009304507.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jacqueline Roscoe Grants Specialist Phone 202-690-4242 Email: jacqueline.roscoe@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00179691 | Jul 22, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
236633 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
236633 SF424B-1.1.pdf
236633 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
236633 FaithBased_SurveyOnEEO-1.2.pdf
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