Opportunity ID: 348342

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NJ-CTA-NOFO00001240
Funding Opportunity Title: New Jersey NRCS Community Gardens/Farm Grants
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: 15
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: May 23, 2023
Last Updated Date: May 24, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 23, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 23, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jul 23, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $75,000
Award Ceiling: $20,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special district 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
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Entities must have control of the land (i.e. own/lease) where the project will be established for the duration of the agreement. The applicant is responsible for maintaining the project once it is installed for the duration of the agreement. Proposed projects must be performed in New Jersey. 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:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2023. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to encourage collaboration with partners in providing strategic conservation delivery assistance and/or provide tools or data that enhance the ability of the agency to support conservation activities. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined in this announcement. Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities for projects located in New Jersey. NRCS anticipates the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2023 will be approximately $75,000.00.

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

 

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 23, 2023. 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.

For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Alberto Aviles

GMS
Email:alberto.aviles@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Modification to text on pages 1, 2, 6, 7 and 15 that show a cooperative agreement type, and not a grant type, will be utilized for these awards.

Modification to text on pages 2 and 7 that show the approximate total funds available for award is $75,000 and not $250,000.

Modification to text on page 3 that show a $20,000 ceiling for each award instead of $25,000.

Modification to text on page 6 that show revised funding availability descriptions.

Modification to text on page 7 that show the agency expects to make up to 15 awards and not 25 awards.

May 24, 2023
May 23, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NJ-CTA-NOFO00001240
Funding Opportunity Title: New Jersey NRCS Community Gardens/Farm Grants
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: 15
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: May 23, 2023
Last Updated Date: May 24, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 23, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 23, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jul 23, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $75,000
Award Ceiling: $20,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Special district 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
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
County governments
City or township governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Entities must have control of the land (i.e. own/lease) where the project will be established for the duration of the agreement. The applicant is responsible for maintaining the project once it is installed for the duration of the agreement. Proposed projects must be performed in New Jersey. 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:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2023. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to encourage collaboration with partners in providing strategic conservation delivery assistance and/or provide tools or data that enhance the ability of the agency to support conservation activities. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined in this announcement. Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities for projects located in New Jersey. NRCS anticipates the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2023 will be approximately $75,000.00.

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

 

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 23, 2023. 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.

For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Alberto Aviles

GMS
Email:alberto.aviles@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NJ-CTA-NOFO00001240
Funding Opportunity Title: New Jersey NRCS Community Gardens/Farm Grants
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: 25
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: May 23, 2023
Last Updated Date: May 23, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 23, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jul 23, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $250,000
Award Ceiling: $25,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
City or township governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Entities must have control of the land (i.e. own/lease) where the project will be established for the duration of the agreement. The applicant is responsible for maintaining the project once it is installed for the duration of the agreement. Proposed projects must be performed in New Jersey.

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:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2023. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to encourage collaboration with partners in providing strategic conservation delivery assistance and/or provide tools or data that enhance the ability of the agency to support conservation activities. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined in this announcement. Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities for projects located in New Jersey. NRCS anticipates the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2023 will be approximately $250,000.00.

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

 

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 23, 2023. 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.

For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Alberto Aviles

GMS
Email:alberto.aviles@usda.gov

Folder 348342 Full Announcement-Full Announcement CTA NJ FY23 -> REVISED Announcement 05 24 2023 USDA-NRCS-CTA-NJ-NOFO00001240.pdf

Folder 348342 Other Supporting Documents-Support NJ Community Gardens -> 01 Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.pdf

Folder 348342 Other Supporting Documents-Support NJ Community Gardens -> APPENDIX A-APPENDIX B-APPENDIX C for NFOs_2022.02.14.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Alberto Aviles
GMS
Email: alberto.aviles@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.902 PKG00281860 May 23, 2023 Jun 23, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

348342 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

348342 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

348342 SF424A-1.0.pdf

348342 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

348342 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

348342 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

348342 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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