NRCS Vermont is offering this grant to eligible applicants to enhance the organization and function of the Hungerford Brook and St Albans Bay Watersheds Planning Groups in Vermont. This grant is for the purpose of identifying, developing, and implementing strategies to significantly increase the adoption of conservation practices on farms within these critical watersheds. Grant recipients will be responsible for the comprehensive administration, including hiring, supervision, and payroll, of dedicated staff. These staff members will be instrumental in developing and implementing a robust Watershed Action Plan, working closely with NRCS and the planning groups. The overall aim is to foster sustainable natural resource management and improve water quality across the Hungerford Brook and St Albans Bay regions.
Opportunity ID: 294959
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-VT-CTA-EQIP-17-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance with the organization and function of the Hungerford Brook and St Albans Bay Watersheds (VT) |
| 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 23, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 23, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $87,500 |
| Award Ceiling: | $87,500 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments County governments City or township governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Vermont is looking for eligible applicants to provide assistance with: the organization and function of the Hungerford Brook and St Albans Bay Watersheds Planning Groups (two groups) with the end goal of assisting NRCS and the groups with the identification, development and implementation of multiple strategies to increase the implementation of conservation practices on farms within the watershed. Applicants will be responsible for providing overall administration (hiring, supervision and payroll) of staff to provide assistance with the development and implementation of a Watershed Action Plan. Staff hired to provide the identified services will typically be located in the office of the applicant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA NRCS VT – Watersheds Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Thurgood, Assistant State Conservationist for
Field Operations (802) 951-6796 x235 Email:John.Thurgood@vt.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 294959 Full Announcement-USDA-NRCS-VT-CTA-EQIP-17-02 -> USDA-NRCS-VT-CTA-EQIP-17-02 FINAL.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | John Thurgood, Assistant State Conservationist for Field Operations (802) 951-6796 x235 Email: John.Thurgood@vt.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NRCS-VT-CTA-EQIP-17-02 | Assistance with the organization and function of the Hungerford Brook and St Albans Bay Watersheds (VT) | PKG00233383 | Jul 24, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294959 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294959 SF424B-1.1.pdf
294959 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294959 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294959 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294959 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
294959 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
294959 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
294959 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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