This grant from NRCS Vermont is for providing vital assistance to the Pike River – Lake Carmi and Rock River Watersheds Planning Groups. The primary purpose is to empower these groups in identifying, developing, and implementing multiple strategies to significantly increase the adoption of conservation practices on farms located within these critical watersheds. Eligible applicants will undertake comprehensive overall administration, encompassing the hiring, supervision, and payroll for dedicated staff. These staff members will specifically assist with the development and implementation of a robust Watershed Action Plan, ultimately enhancing the operational effectiveness of the planning groups and fostering improved natural resource conservation.
Opportunity ID: 294960
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-VT-CTA-EQIP-17-03 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance with the organization and function of the Pike River – Lake Carmi and Rock River Watersheds Planning Groups (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 2 |
Posted Date: | Jun 23, 2017 |
Last Updated Date: | Jun 26, 2017 |
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: | $75,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments |
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 Pike River – Lake Carmi and Rock River Watersheds Planning Groups (two groups) with the end goal of assisting NRCS and the group 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 Vermont – 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
Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Correct Opportunity Number by adding Fiscal Year (17) | Jun 26, 2017 | |
Jun 26, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-VT-CTA-EQIP-17-03 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance with the organization and function of the Pike River – Lake Carmi and Rock River Watersheds Planning Groups (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 2 |
Posted Date: | Jun 23, 2017 |
Last Updated Date: | Jun 26, 2017 |
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: | $75,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments |
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 Pike River – Lake Carmi and Rock River Watersheds Planning Groups (two groups) with the end goal of assisting NRCS and the group 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 Vermont – 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-VT-CTA-EQIP-03 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Assistance with the organization and function of the Pike River – Lake Carmi and Rock River Watersheds Planning Groups (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 26, 2017 |
Last Updated Date: | – |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 24, 2017 |
Archive Date: | Aug 23, 2017 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | County governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments 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: | Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Vermont is looking for eligible applicants to provide assistance with: the organization and function of the Pike River – Lake Carmi and Rock River Watersheds Planning Groups (two groups) with the end goal of assisting NRCS and the group 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 Vermont – 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 294960 Full Announcement-USDA-NRCS-VT-CTA-EQIP-03 -> USDA-NRCS-VT-CTA-EQIP-17-03 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 |
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USDA-NRCS-VT-CTA-EQIP-17-03 | Assistance with the organization and function of the Pike River – Lake Carmi and Rock River Watersheds Planning Groups (VT) | PKG00233432 | Jun 23, 2017 | Jul 24, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294960 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294960 SF424B-1.1.pdf
294960 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294960 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294960 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294960 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
294960 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
294960 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
294960 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf