The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering grants for the implementation of restoration activities on land enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) throughout Georgia. This grant is for individuals and organizations who share a common interest in the conservation and restoration of wetland resources. The program aims to fund projects that actively restore WRP-enrolled lands. NRCS anticipates awarding one to two grant agreements, with a total funding amount not exceeding $500,000. Eligible applicants include governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as individuals. Successful projects are expected to have a duration of up to three years, supporting vital ecological preservation efforts across the state.
Opportunity ID: 197374
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | WRP-USDA-NRCS-GA-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Restoration |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.072 — Wetlands Reserve Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 18, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $500,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Georgia State Office |
| Description: | The NRCS requests proposals for implementation of restoration activities on land enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) from individuals and organizations that share a common interest in the conservation and restoration of wetland resources throughout Georgia. Services shall be provided throughout the State of Georgia. One (1) to two (2) grant agreements may be awarded as a result of this AFO. A single award may include multiple (1‐2) areas. Georgia NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of easement restoration will be no more than $500,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 3 years in duration. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.ga.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/wrp.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sharon Gipson
State Administrative Officer Phone 706-546-2272 Email:Sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 197374 Full Announcement-1 -> wrp-usda-nrcs-ga-03.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sharon Gipson State Administrative Officer Phone 706-546-2272 Email: Sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.072 | PKG00142490 | Aug 31, 2012 | Sep 18, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
197374 SF424-2.0.pdf
197374 SF424A-1.0.pdf
197374 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
197374 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
197374 Project-1.1.pdf
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