Opportunity ID: 347134

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-VT-CSC-23-NOFO0001288
Funding Opportunity Title: Vermont NRCS FY23 Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships Announcement for Funding
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: 12
Assistance Listings: 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 28, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 28, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 27, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 27, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jun 26, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
Award Ceiling: $1,500,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
County governments
Special district governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State governments
City or township 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
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Additional Information on Eligibility:

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 2022. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.

NRCS Vermont is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with like-minded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this solicitation is to seek conservation partners to provide technical services for activities related to conservation delivery assistance identified in Section A of this announcement.  NRCS anticipates the amount of funding available for support of this program in FY2023 will be up to $1,500,000. Agreements awarded pursuant to this NFO may be 1-5 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with provisions of this notice. The Vermont State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multi-year applications submitted by eligible entities.   

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 May 27th, 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 15th, 2023, and expects to execute awards by September 30, 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:

Neosha Jones

Grant Management Specialist
Email:neosha.jones@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 347134 Full Announcement-CSC-VT-FY2023 -> USDA-NRCS-VT-CSC-23-NOFO0001288.pdf

Folder 347134 Other Supporting Documents-FAQ -> Frequently Asked Questions.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Neosha Jones
Grant Management Specialist
Email: neosha.jones@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.902 PKG00281524 Mar 28, 2023 May 27, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

347134 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

347134 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

347134 SF424A-1.0.pdf

347134 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

347134 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

347134 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

347134 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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