Opportunity ID: 325783
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 27, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $18,500 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | City or Township Governments, County Governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native Americans (Tribal Governments), Native Americans tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. The following entities are not eligible to apply: schools, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Small businesses, Special district governments and State governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
A webinar for potential applications was held on April 27th. A recording of the webinar can be accessed from the following webpage:  SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Texas State Office Funding Opportunity Title: Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.902 Funding Opportunity Announcement Summary The NRCS Texas State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this notice is to solicit partnerships with all entities except schools to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document. Texas NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with the people of Texas for the purpose of helping bring about the conservation and sustainable use of land. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) is an effort to challenge entities to establish vegetable and fruit gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, pollinator habitat and high tunnels across Texas. The simple act of planting a garden can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to challenges facing our state. Challenges that can be addressed with locally led solutions can be diverse in both urban and rural settings. Addressing hunger with a garden can bring communities together and initiate other positive outcomes for people. Pollinator habitat planned with urban and rural gardens can provide an increase in harvest potential while providing food and habitat for declining insect communities in Texas. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project will provide technical and financial assistance to entities to establish or improve gardens for food production, rainwater harvesting systems, gardens or habitat for attracting and maintaining pollinators like monarch butterflies and the establishment of high tunnels to extend the growing season of fruits and vegetables.d, water, wildlife, and related resources. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in Texas. NRCS anticipates that the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2020 will be approximately $350,000. This opportunity is open to all entities except schools for competitive consideration of cooperative agreement awards for one year in duration. Key Dates Application Period: March 25, 2020 through May 29, 2020 Deadline for Submitting Questions: April 30, 2020 Responses to Questions will be posted by May 10, 2020 Due Date: 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 29, 2020 Anticipated Selection Date: June 22, 2020 Anticipated Agreement Execution Date: September 01, 2020 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern time. For technical issues with Grants.gov, please contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518- 4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. Address to Request Application Package All standard forms necessary for this opportunity announcement are included in the Grants.gov opportunity package. Applicants may request paper copies of materials by contacting Bertha T. Venegas at 830 249-3508 extension 103, or by written request via email at bertha.venegas@usda.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Information for NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) can be found at Grants.gov or |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristee R Hall
Grantor Phone 817-509-3757 Email:kristee.hall@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants are having problems applying for this announcement. | May 27, 2020 | |
| Added a link to the April 27th webinar | Mar 30, 2020 | |
| Clarified eligible applicants and submission time | Mar 30, 2020 | |
| Added Program Manager’s information for applicants. | Mar 30, 2020 | |
| Mar 30, 2020 | ||
| Dates have been changed and the revised announcement information is in the attached documents. | Mar 25, 2020 | |
| Removed individuals | Mar 25, 2020 | |
| Modify eligible applicants | Mar 25, 2020 | |
| Specified eligible applicants | Mar 25, 2020 | |
| Mar 25, 2020 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 27, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $18,500 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | City or Township Governments, County Governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native Americans (Tribal Governments), Native Americans tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. The following entities are not eligible to apply: schools, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Small businesses, Special district governments and State governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
A webinar for potential applications was held on April 27th. A recording of the webinar can be accessed from the following webpage:  SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Texas State Office Funding Opportunity Title: Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.902 Funding Opportunity Announcement Summary The NRCS Texas State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this notice is to solicit partnerships with all entities except schools to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document. Texas NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with the people of Texas for the purpose of helping bring about the conservation and sustainable use of land. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) is an effort to challenge entities to establish vegetable and fruit gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, pollinator habitat and high tunnels across Texas. The simple act of planting a garden can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to challenges facing our state. Challenges that can be addressed with locally led solutions can be diverse in both urban and rural settings. Addressing hunger with a garden can bring communities together and initiate other positive outcomes for people. Pollinator habitat planned with urban and rural gardens can provide an increase in harvest potential while providing food and habitat for declining insect communities in Texas. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project will provide technical and financial assistance to entities to establish or improve gardens for food production, rainwater harvesting systems, gardens or habitat for attracting and maintaining pollinators like monarch butterflies and the establishment of high tunnels to extend the growing season of fruits and vegetables.d, water, wildlife, and related resources. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in Texas. NRCS anticipates that the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2020 will be approximately $350,000. This opportunity is open to all entities except schools for competitive consideration of cooperative agreement awards for one year in duration. Key Dates Application Period: March 25, 2020 through May 29, 2020 Deadline for Submitting Questions: April 30, 2020 Responses to Questions will be posted by May 10, 2020 Due Date: 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 29, 2020 Anticipated Selection Date: June 22, 2020 Anticipated Agreement Execution Date: September 01, 2020 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern time. For technical issues with Grants.gov, please contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518- 4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. Address to Request Application Package All standard forms necessary for this opportunity announcement are included in the Grants.gov opportunity package. Applicants may request paper copies of materials by contacting Bertha T. Venegas at 830 249-3508 extension 103, or by written request via email at bertha.venegas@usda.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Information for NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) can be found at Grants.gov or |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristee R Hall
Grantor Phone 817-509-3757 Email:kristee.hall@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $18,500 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | City or Township Governments, County Governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native Americans (Tribal Governments), Native Americans tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. The following entities are not eligible to apply: schools, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Small businesses, Special district governments and State governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
A webinar for potential applications was held on April 27th. A recording of the webinar can be accessed from the following webpage:  SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Texas State Office Funding Opportunity Title: Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.902 Funding Opportunity Announcement Summary The NRCS Texas State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this notice is to solicit partnerships with all entities except schools to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document. Texas NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with the people of Texas for the purpose of helping bring about the conservation and sustainable use of land. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) is an effort to challenge entities to establish vegetable and fruit gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, pollinator habitat and high tunnels across Texas. The simple act of planting a garden can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to challenges facing our state. Challenges that can be addressed with locally led solutions can be diverse in both urban and rural settings. Addressing hunger with a garden can bring communities together and initiate other positive outcomes for people. Pollinator habitat planned with urban and rural gardens can provide an increase in harvest potential while providing food and habitat for declining insect communities in Texas. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project will provide technical and financial assistance to entities to establish or improve gardens for food production, rainwater harvesting systems, gardens or habitat for attracting and maintaining pollinators like monarch butterflies and the establishment of high tunnels to extend the growing season of fruits and vegetables.d, water, wildlife, and related resources. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in Texas. NRCS anticipates that the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2020 will be approximately $350,000. This opportunity is open to all entities except schools for competitive consideration of cooperative agreement awards for one year in duration. Key Dates Application Period: March 25, 2020 through May 29, 2020 Deadline for Submitting Questions: April 30, 2020 Responses to Questions will be posted by May 10, 2020 Due Date: 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 29, 2020 Anticipated Selection Date: June 22, 2020 Anticipated Agreement Execution Date: September 01, 2020 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern time. For technical issues with Grants.gov, please contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518- 4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. Address to Request Application Package All standard forms necessary for this opportunity announcement are included in the Grants.gov opportunity package. Applicants may request paper copies of materials by contacting Bertha T. Venegas at 830 249-3508 extension 103, or by written request via email at bertha.venegas@usda.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Information for NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) can be found at Grants.gov or |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristee R Hall
Grantor Phone 817-509-3757 Email:kristee.hall@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $18,500 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | City or Township Governments, County Governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native Americans (Tribal Governments), Native Americans tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. The following entities are not eligible to apply: schools, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Small businesses, Special district governments and State governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Texas State Office Funding Opportunity Title: Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.902 Funding Opportunity Announcement Summary The NRCS Texas State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this notice is to solicit partnerships with all entities except schools to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document. Texas NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with the people of Texas for the purpose of helping bring about the conservation and sustainable use of land. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) is an effort to challenge entities to establish vegetable and fruit gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, pollinator habitat and high tunnels across Texas. The simple act of planting a garden can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to challenges facing our state. Challenges that can be addressed with locally led solutions can be diverse in both urban and rural settings. Addressing hunger with a garden can bring communities together and initiate other positive outcomes for people. Pollinator habitat planned with urban and rural gardens can provide an increase in harvest potential while providing food and habitat for declining insect communities in Texas. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project will provide technical and financial assistance to entities to establish or improve gardens for food production, rainwater harvesting systems, gardens or habitat for attracting and maintaining pollinators like monarch butterflies and the establishment of high tunnels to extend the growing season of fruits and vegetables.d, water, wildlife, and related resources. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in Texas. NRCS anticipates that the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2020 will be approximately $350,000. This opportunity is open to all entities except schools for competitive consideration of cooperative agreement awards for one year in duration. Key Dates Application Period: March 25, 2020 through May 29, 2020 Deadline for Submitting Questions: April 30, 2020 Responses to Questions will be posted by May 10, 2020 Due Date: 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 29, 2020 Anticipated Selection Date: June 22, 2020 Anticipated Agreement Execution Date: September 01, 2020 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern time. For technical issues with Grants.gov, please contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518- 4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. Address to Request Application Package All standard forms necessary for this opportunity announcement are included in the Grants.gov opportunity package. Applicants may request paper copies of materials by contacting Bertha T. Venegas at 830 249-3508 extension 103, or by written request via email at bertha.venegas@usda.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Information for NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) can be found at Grants.gov or |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristee R Hall
Grantor Phone 817-509-3757 Email:kristee.hall@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $18,500 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | City or Township Governments, County Governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native Americans (Tribal Governments), Native Americans tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, All entities except schools, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Small businesses, Special district governments and State governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Texas State Office Funding Opportunity Title: Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.902 Funding Opportunity Announcement Summary The NRCS Texas State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this notice is to solicit partnerships with all entities except schools to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document. Texas NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with the people of Texas for the purpose of helping bring about the conservation and sustainable use of land. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) is an effort to challenge entities to establish vegetable and fruit gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, pollinator habitat and high tunnels across Texas. The simple act of planting a garden can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to challenges facing our state. Challenges that can be addressed with locally led solutions can be diverse in both urban and rural settings. Addressing hunger with a garden can bring communities together and initiate other positive outcomes for people. Pollinator habitat planned with urban and rural gardens can provide an increase in harvest potential while providing food and habitat for declining insect communities in Texas. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project will provide technical and financial assistance to entities to establish or improve gardens for food production, rainwater harvesting systems, gardens or habitat for attracting and maintaining pollinators like monarch butterflies and the establishment of high tunnels to extend the growing season of fruits and vegetables.d, water, wildlife, and related resources. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in Texas. NRCS anticipates that the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2020 will be approximately $350,000. This opportunity is open to all entities except schools for competitive consideration of cooperative agreement awards for one year in duration. Key Dates Application Period: March 25, 2020 through May 29, 2020 Deadline for Submitting Questions: April 30, 2020 Responses to Questions will be posted by May 10, 2020 Due Date: 11:59 pm Eastern Time (CST) on May 29, 2020 Anticipated Selection Date: June 22, 2020 Anticipated Agreement Execution Date: September 01, 2020 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern time. For technical issues with Grants.gov, please contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518- 4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. Address to Request Application Package All standard forms necessary for this opportunity announcement are included in the Grants.gov opportunity package. Applicants may request paper copies of materials by contacting Bertha T. Venegas at 830 249-3508 extension 103, or by written request via email at bertha.venegas@usda.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Information for NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) can be found at Grants.gov or |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristee R Hall
Grantor Phone 817-509-3757 Email:kristee.hall@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 29, 2020 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $18,500 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | City or Township Governments, County Governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native Americans (Tribal Governments), Native Americans tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, All entities except schools, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Small businesses, Special district governments and State governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Texas State Office Funding Opportunity Title: Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.902 Funding Opportunity Announcement Summary The NRCS Texas State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this notice is to solicit partnerships with all entities except schools to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document. Texas NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with the people of Texas for the purpose of helping bring about the conservation and sustainable use of land. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) is an effort to challenge entities to establish vegetable and fruit gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, pollinator habitat and high tunnels across Texas. The simple act of planting a garden can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to challenges facing our state. Challenges that can be addressed with locally led solutions can be diverse in both urban and rural settings. Addressing hunger with a garden can bring communities together and initiate other positive outcomes for people. Pollinator habitat planned with urban and rural gardens can provide an increase in harvest potential while providing food and habitat for declining insect communities in Texas. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project will provide technical and financial assistance to entities to establish or improve gardens for food production, rainwater harvesting systems, gardens or habitat for attracting and maintaining pollinators like monarch butterflies and the establishment of high tunnels to extend the growing season of fruits and vegetables.d, water, wildlife, and related resources. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in Texas. NRCS anticipates that the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2020 will be approximately $350,000. This opportunity is open to all entities except schools for competitive consideration of cooperative agreement awards for one year in duration. Key Dates Application Period: March 25, 2020 through May 29, 2020 Deadline for Submitting Questions: April 30, 2020 Responses to Questions will be posted by May 10, 2020 Due Date: 11:59 pm Eastern Time (CST) on May 29, 2020 Anticipated Selection Date: June 22, 2020 Anticipated Agreement Execution Date: September 01, 2020 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern time. For technical issues with Grants.gov, please contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518- 4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Information for NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) can be found at Grants.gov or |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kristee R Hall
Grantor Phone 817-509-3757 Email:kristee.hall@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $18,500 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | City or Township Governments, County Governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native Americans (Tribal Governments), Native Americans tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, All entities except schools, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Small businesses, Special district governments and State governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Texas State Office Funding Opportunity Title: Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.902 Funding Opportunity Announcement Summary The NRCS Texas State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this notice is to solicit partnerships with all entities except schools to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document. Texas NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with the people of Texas for the purpose of helping bring about the conservation and sustainable use of land. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) is an effort to challenge entities to establish vegetable and fruit gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, pollinator habitat and high tunnels across Texas. The simple act of planting a garden can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to challenges facing our state. Challenges that can be addressed with locally led solutions can be diverse in both urban and rural settings. Addressing hunger with a garden can bring communities together and initiate other positive outcomes for people. Pollinator habitat planned with urban and rural gardens can provide an increase in harvest potential while providing food and habitat for declining insect communities in Texas. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project will provide technical and financial assistance to entities to establish or improve gardens for food production, rainwater harvesting systems, gardens or habitat for attracting and maintaining pollinators like monarch butterflies and the establishment of high tunnels to extend the growing season of fruits and vegetables.d, water, wildlife, and related resources. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in Texas. NRCS anticipates that the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2020 will be approximately $350,000. This opportunity is open to all entities except schools for competitive consideration of cooperative agreement awards for one year in duration. Key Dates Application Period: March 25, 2020 through May 29, 2020 Deadline for Submitting Questions: April 30, 2020 Responses to Questions will be posted by May 10, 2020 Due Date: 11:59 pm Eastern Time (CST) on May 29, 2020 Anticipated Selection Date: June 22, 2020 Anticipated Agreement Execution Date: September 01, 2020 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern time. For technical issues with Grants.gov, please contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518- 4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Information for NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) can be found at Grants.gov or |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
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Email:kristee.hall@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $18,500 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | City or Township Governments, County Governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native Americans (Tribal Governments), Native Americans tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, All entities except schools, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Small businesses, Special district governments and State governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Texas State Office Funding Opportunity Title: Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.902 Funding Opportunity Announcement Summary The NRCS Texas State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this notice is to solicit partnerships with all entities except schools to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document. Texas NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with the people of Texas for the purpose of helping bring about the conservation and sustainable use of land. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) is an effort to challenge entities to establish vegetable and fruit gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, pollinator habitat and high tunnels across Texas. The simple act of planting a garden can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to challenges facing our state. Challenges that can be addressed with locally led solutions can be diverse in both urban and rural settings. Addressing hunger with a garden can bring communities together and initiate other positive outcomes for people. Pollinator habitat planned with urban and rural gardens can provide an increase in harvest potential while providing food and habitat for declining insect communities in Texas. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project will provide technical and financial assistance to entities to establish or improve gardens for food production, rainwater harvesting systems, gardens or habitat for attracting and maintaining pollinators like monarch butterflies and the establishment of high tunnels to extend the growing season of fruits and vegetables.d, water, wildlife, and related resources. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in Texas. NRCS anticipates that the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2020 will be approximately $350,000. This opportunity is open to all entities except schools for competitive consideration of cooperative agreement awards for one year in duration. Key Dates Application Period: March 25, 2020 through May 30, 2020 Deadline for Submitting Questions: April 31, 2020 Responses to Questions will be posted by May 10, 2020 Due Date: 11:59 pm Eastern Time (CST) on May 30, 2020 Anticipated Selection Date: June 15, 2020 Anticipated Agreement Execution Date: September 30, 2020 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern time. For technical issues with Grants.gov, please contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518- 4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Information for NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) can be found at Grants.gov or |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:kristee.hall@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $18,500 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | City or Township
Governments County Governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Native Americans (Tribal Governments) Native Americans tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education All entities except schools Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Special district governments State governments |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Texas State Office Funding Opportunity Title: Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.902 Funding Opportunity Announcement Summary The NRCS Texas State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this notice is to solicit partnerships with all entities except schools to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document. Texas NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with the people of Texas for the purpose of helping bring about the conservation and sustainable use of land. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) is an effort to challenge entities to establish vegetable and fruit gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, pollinator habitat and high tunnels across Texas. The simple act of planting a garden can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to challenges facing our state. Challenges that can be addressed with locally led solutions can be diverse in both urban and rural settings. Addressing hunger with a garden can bring communities together and initiate other positive outcomes for people. Pollinator habitat planned with urban and rural gardens can provide an increase in harvest potential while providing food and habitat for declining insect communities in Texas. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project will provide technical and financial assistance to entities to establish or improve gardens for food production, rainwater harvesting systems, gardens or habitat for attracting and maintaining pollinators like monarch butterflies and the establishment of high tunnels to extend the growing season of fruits and vegetables.d, water, wildlife, and related resources. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in Texas. NRCS anticipates that the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2020 will be approximately $350,000. This opportunity is open to all entities except schools for competitive consideration of cooperative agreement awards for one year in duration. Key Dates Application Period: March 25, 2020 through May 30, 2020 Deadline for Submitting Questions: April 31, 2020 Responses to Questions will be posted by May 10, 2020 Due Date: 11:59 pm Eastern Time (CST) on May 30, 2020 Anticipated Selection Date: June 15, 2020 Anticipated Agreement Execution Date: September 30, 2020 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern time. For technical issues with Grants.gov, please contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518- 4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Information for NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) can be found at Grants.gov or |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:kristee.hall@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 26, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $18,500 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Special district governments County governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have 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: |
SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Texas State Office Funding Opportunity Title: Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.902 Funding Opportunity Announcement Summary The NRCS Texas State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this notice is to solicit partnerships with all entities except schools to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document. Texas NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with the people of Texas for the purpose of helping bring about the conservation and sustainable use of land. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) is an effort to challenge entities to establish vegetable and fruit gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, pollinator habitat and high tunnels across Texas. The simple act of planting a garden can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to challenges facing our state. Challenges that can be addressed with locally led solutions can be diverse in both urban and rural settings. Addressing hunger with a garden can bring communities together and initiate other positive outcomes for people. Pollinator habitat planned with urban and rural gardens can provide an increase in harvest potential while providing food and habitat for declining insect communities in Texas. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project will provide technical and financial assistance to entities to establish or improve gardens for food production, rainwater harvesting systems, gardens or habitat for attracting and maintaining pollinators like monarch butterflies and the establishment of high tunnels to extend the growing season of fruits and vegetables.d, water, wildlife, and related resources. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in Texas. NRCS anticipates that the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2020 will be approximately $350,000. This opportunity is open to all entities except schools for competitive consideration of cooperative agreement awards for one year in duration. Key Dates Application Period: March 25, 2020 through May 30, 2020 Deadline for Submitting Questions: April 31, 2020 Responses to Questions will be posted by May 10, 2020 Due Date: 11:59 pm Eastern Time (CST) on May 30, 2020 Anticipated Selection Date: June 15, 2020 Anticipated Agreement Execution Date: September 30, 2020 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern time. For technical issues with Grants.gov, please contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518- 4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Information for NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) can be found at Grants.gov or |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:kristee.hall@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Forecast 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Forecast 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 25, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $18,500 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All entities except schools |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Texas State Office Funding Opportunity Title: Texas NRCS Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-TX-URCP-20-GEN0010730 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.902 Funding Opportunity Announcement Summary The NRCS Texas State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this notice is to solicit partnerships with all entities except schools to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document. Texas NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with the people of Texas for the purpose of helping bring about the conservation and sustainable use of land. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project (TURCP) is an effort to challenge entities to establish vegetable and fruit gardens, rainwater harvesting systems, pollinator habitat and high tunnels across Texas. The simple act of planting a garden can help unite neighbors in a common effort and inspire locally led solutions to challenges facing our state. Challenges that can be addressed with locally led solutions can be diverse in both urban and rural settings. Addressing hunger with a garden can bring communities together and initiate other positive outcomes for people. Pollinator habitat planned with urban and rural gardens can provide an increase in harvest potential while providing food and habitat for declining insect communities in Texas. The NRCS Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Project will provide technical and financial assistance to entities to establish or improve gardens for food production, rainwater harvesting systems, gardens or habitat for attracting and maintaining pollinators like monarch butterflies and the establishment of high tunnels to extend the growing season of fruits and vegetables.d, water, wildlife, and related resources. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in Texas. NRCS anticipates that the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2020 will be approximately $350,000. This opportunity is open to all entities except schools for competitive consideration of cooperative agreement awards for one year in duration. Key Dates Application Period: March 25, 2020 through May 30, 2020 Deadline for Submitting Questions: April 31, 2020 Responses to Questions will be posted by May 10, 2020 Due Date: 11:59 pm Eastern Time (CST) on May 30, 2020 Anticipated Selection Date: June 15, 2020 Anticipated Agreement Execution Date: September 30, 2020 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern time. For technical issues with Grants.gov, please contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518- 4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Information for NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) can be found at Grants.gov or |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
–
Email:kristee.hall@usda.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Kristee R Hall Grantor Phone 817-509-3757 Email: kristee.hall@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.902 | PKG00260533 | Mar 25, 2020 | May 29, 2020 | View |
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