Opportunity ID: 339430

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-MA-NWQI-22-NOFO0001187
Funding Opportunity Title: Watershed Assessment for the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) in Western Massachusetts
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: Apr 12, 2022
Last Updated Date: May 31, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 27, 2022 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 27, 2022. 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.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 13, 2022 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 13, 2022. 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.
Archive Date: Jul 13, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000
Award Ceiling: $50,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: County governments
City or township governments
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: There is one (1) watershed assessment to be completed in the western portion of Massachusetts. This assessment will be based on the HUC12 (Hydraulic Unit Code) watersheds identified as: Upper Manhan River (Headwaters to North Brook)– HUC12 Code 10802010608— located primarily in the Towns of Westhampton and Southampton, Massachusetts.The project shall not exceed 18 months in duration. Applicants should plan their projects based on an estimated project start date of July 27, 2022.The full announcement identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

NRCS, an agency under the USDA, in Massachusetts, is seeking proposals from partners to develop a watershed assessment plan to support the National Water Quality Initiative.  NRCS has $50,000 total available funds for this cooperative agreement award. The agreement will be with a qualifying, eligible organization that has expertise in watershed assessment plans and is specifically capable of using the assessment template found in this funding opportunity. The partner will share similar goals with NRCS: Support Healthy Watersheds and Diverse Land Use Communities, protect communities and people through rehabilitated watershed structures, enhance and improve water quality and water quantity, and provide habitat for diverse and important fish and wildlife species.

There is one (1) watershed assessment to be completed in the western portion of Massachusetts. This assessment will be based on the HUC12 (Hydraulic Unit Code) watersheds identified as: Upper Manhan River (Headwaters to North Brook)– HUC12 Code 10802010608— located primarily in the Towns of Westhampton and Southampton, Massachusetts. The elements required for the watershed assessment are outlined in the full announcement:

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lyn Millhiser

GMS
Email:lyn.millhiser@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Extension of Close Date to June 13, 2022. May 31, 2022
Apr 12, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-MA-NWQI-22-NOFO0001187
Funding Opportunity Title: Watershed Assessment for the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) in Western Massachusetts
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: Apr 12, 2022
Last Updated Date: May 31, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 27, 2022 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 27, 2022. 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.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 13, 2022 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 13, 2022. 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.
Archive Date: Jul 13, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000
Award Ceiling: $50,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: County governments
City or township governments
Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: There is one (1) watershed assessment to be completed in the western portion of Massachusetts. This assessment will be based on the HUC12 (Hydraulic Unit Code) watersheds identified as: Upper Manhan River (Headwaters to North Brook)– HUC12 Code 10802010608— located primarily in the Towns of Westhampton and Southampton, Massachusetts.The project shall not exceed 18 months in duration. Applicants should plan their projects based on an estimated project start date of July 27, 2022.The full announcement identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

NRCS, an agency under the USDA, in Massachusetts, is seeking proposals from partners to develop a watershed assessment plan to support the National Water Quality Initiative.  NRCS has $50,000 total available funds for this cooperative agreement award. The agreement will be with a qualifying, eligible organization that has expertise in watershed assessment plans and is specifically capable of using the assessment template found in this funding opportunity. The partner will share similar goals with NRCS: Support Healthy Watersheds and Diverse Land Use Communities, protect communities and people through rehabilitated watershed structures, enhance and improve water quality and water quantity, and provide habitat for diverse and important fish and wildlife species.

There is one (1) watershed assessment to be completed in the western portion of Massachusetts. This assessment will be based on the HUC12 (Hydraulic Unit Code) watersheds identified as: Upper Manhan River (Headwaters to North Brook)– HUC12 Code 10802010608— located primarily in the Towns of Westhampton and Southampton, Massachusetts. The elements required for the watershed assessment are outlined in the full announcement:

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lyn Millhiser

GMS
Email:lyn.millhiser@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-MA-NWQI-22-NOFO0001187
Funding Opportunity Title: Watershed Assessment for the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) in Western Massachusetts
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: Apr 12, 2022
Last Updated Date: Apr 12, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 27, 2022 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 27, 2022. 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.
Archive Date: Jun 26, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000
Award Ceiling: $50,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
County governments
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: There is one (1) watershed assessment to be completed in the western portion of Massachusetts. This assessment will be based on the HUC12 (Hydraulic Unit Code) watersheds identified as: Upper Manhan River (Headwaters to North Brook)– HUC12 Code 10802010608— located primarily in the Towns of Westhampton and Southampton, Massachusetts.

The project shall not exceed 18 months in duration. Applicants should plan their projects based on an estimated project start date of July 27, 2022.

The full announcement identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

NRCS, an agency under the USDA, in Massachusetts, is seeking proposals from partners to develop a watershed assessment plan to support the National Water Quality Initiative.  NRCS has $50,000 total available funds for this cooperative agreement award. The agreement will be with a qualifying, eligible organization that has expertise in watershed assessment plans and is specifically capable of using the assessment template found in this funding opportunity. The partner will share similar goals with NRCS: Support Healthy Watersheds and Diverse Land Use Communities, protect communities and people through rehabilitated watershed structures, enhance and improve water quality and water quantity, and provide habitat for diverse and important fish and wildlife species.

There is one (1) watershed assessment to be completed in the western portion of Massachusetts. This assessment will be based on the HUC12 (Hydraulic Unit Code) watersheds identified as: Upper Manhan River (Headwaters to North Brook)– HUC12 Code 10802010608— located primarily in the Towns of Westhampton and Southampton, Massachusetts. The elements required for the watershed assessment are outlined in the full announcement:

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Lyn Millhiser

GMS
Email:lyn.millhiser@usda.gov

Folder 339430 Full Announcement-NWQI – Massachusetts FY2022 -> 1 UPDATED Watershed Assessment for NWQI in Western Massachusetts NFO (USDA-NRCS-MA-NWQI-22-NOFO0001187) – OBPA.pdf

Folder 339430 Other Supporting Documents-Instructional Appendices A-C -> APPENDIX A-APPENDIX B-APPENDIX C for NFOs_2022.02.14.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Lyn Millhiser
GMS
Email: lyn.millhiser@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.902 PKG00273280 Apr 12, 2022 Jun 13, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

339430 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

339430 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

339430 SF424A-1.0.pdf

339430 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

339430 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

339430 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

339430 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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