The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering a grant to provide technical assistance for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative. This grant aims to support Maryland farmers in resolving natural resource issues and promoting land stewardship. Successful applicants will work with NRCS, offering essential technical, clerical, and engineering assistance for application processing, customer support, and the planning, design, and implementation of conservation practices. Key responsibilities include developing Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs), covering elements like site information, manure handling, land treatment, nutrient management, and recordkeeping. This grant is for assisting NRCS in implementing critical contracts to enhance conservation efforts and sustainable agricultural practices within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Opportunity ID: 190494
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-12-MD-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative Technical Assistance |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.926 — Chesapeake Bay Watershed Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 08, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 09, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 24, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 24, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 23, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments Individuals Independent school districts Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other federal agencies are not eligible to receive funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Maryland State Office |
| Description: | The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for working with NRCS in providing the technical assistance necessary for application processing and customer assistance required to plan, design and implement conservation practices to assist Maryland farmers in resolving natural resource issues and promoting land stewardship. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:a. Development of CNMPs. Minimum specific elements for a CNMP include: (i) Background and Site Information; (ii) Manure and Wastewater Handling and Storage; (iii) Farmstead Safety and Security; (iv) Land Treatment Practices; (v) Soil and Risk Assessment Analyses; (vi) Nutrient Management according to the criteria in the Nutrient Management Conservation Practice (Code 590); (vii) Feed Management (Optional); (viii) Other Utilization Options (Optional); (ix) Recordkeeping; and (x) References.For more detailed information, see: http://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/MW/102_CNMP_Criteria_090610(CAP)ver2.pdf b. Assist NRCS with the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative contracts, assistance can include clerical, technical, or engineering assistance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Denise Parker
Grants and Agreements Specialist Phone 443 482-2921 Email:DENISE.PARKER@MD.USDA.GOV |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 09, 2012 | ||
| Aug 09, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-12-MD-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative Technical Assistance |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.926 — Chesapeake Bay Watershed Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 08, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 09, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 24, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 24, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 23, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) City or township governments Individuals Independent school districts Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other federal agencies are not eligible to receive funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Maryland State Office |
| Description: | The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for working with NRCS in providing the technical assistance necessary for application processing and customer assistance required to plan, design and implement conservation practices to assist Maryland farmers in resolving natural resource issues and promoting land stewardship. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:a. Development of CNMPs. Minimum specific elements for a CNMP include: (i) Background and Site Information; (ii) Manure and Wastewater Handling and Storage; (iii) Farmstead Safety and Security; (iv) Land Treatment Practices; (v) Soil and Risk Assessment Analyses; (vi) Nutrient Management according to the criteria in the Nutrient Management Conservation Practice (Code 590); (vii) Feed Management (Optional); (viii) Other Utilization Options (Optional); (ix) Recordkeeping; and (x) References.For more detailed information, see: http://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/MW/102_CNMP_Criteria_090610(CAP)ver2.pdf b. Assist NRCS with the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative contracts, assistance can include clerical, technical, or engineering assistance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Denise Parker
Grants and Agreements Specialist Phone 443 482-2921 Email:DENISE.PARKER@MD.USDA.GOV |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-12-MD-003 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative Technical Assistance |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.926 — Chesapeake Bay Watershed Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 24, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 23, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments City or township governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses State governments County governments Individuals 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 |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other federal agencies are not eligible to receive funding under this announcement. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Maryland State Office |
| Description: | The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for working with NRCS in providing the technical assistance necessary for application processing and customer assistance required to plan, design and implement conservation practices to assist Maryland farmers in resolving natural resource issues and promoting land stewardship. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
a. Development of CNMPs. Minimum specific elements for a CNMP include: (i) Background and Site Information; For more detailed information, see: http://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/MW/102_CNMP_Criteria_090610(CAP)ver2.pdf b. Assist NRCS with the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative contracts, assistance can include clerical, technical, or engineering assistance. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Denise Parker
Grants and Agreements Specialist Phone 443 482-2921 Email:DENISE.PARKER@MD.USDA.GOV |
Related Documents
Folder 190494 Full Announcement-1 -> usda nrcs-12-md-003.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Denise Parker Grants and Agreements Specialist Phone 443 482-2921 Email: DENISE.PARKER@MD.USDA.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00137770 | Aug 09, 2012 | Aug 31, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
190494 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
190494 Budget-1.1.pdf
190494 SF424A-1.0.pdf
190494 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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