The USDA’s NRCS in the South Carolina State Office is offering a $175,000 grant for a 3-year agreement to monitor conservation easements. They are seeking assistance to ensure compliance with warranty easement deed terms and maintenance plans. This grant is open to local or state government entities, non-government organizations, and institutions with a focus on natural resource conservation. Proposals are welcomed from federally recognized tribal governments and organizations for projects lasting 3 years. The goal is to maintain and improve natural resources by enforcing easements effectively and preventing violations. Deadline is by Jun 22, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 305428
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-ACEP-SC-18-05 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Easement Monitoring Services |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| 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: | 10.931 — Agricultural Conservation Easement Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 21, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2018 05:00PM EST |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 22, 2018 05:00PM EST |
| Archive Date: | Jul 22, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $175,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $175,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
NRCS, an agency under the USDA, in the South Carolina State Office, is responsible, from a practical and legal standpoint, to enforce easements effectively and to detect violations. To prevent violations, and encourage proper participation, NRCS is seeking assistance to monitor conservation easements for compliance with terms of the warranty easement deed and ensure the operation and maintenance plan for restoration practices is implemented to NRCS standards. NRCS has $175,000 available for a 3-year agreement with a qualifying local or state government entity or any non-government organization who has the common goal of helping people conserve, maintain, and improve our natural resources and environment.
Proposals are requested from Federally recognized tribal governments, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning for competitive consideration of grant or agreement awards for projects 3 years in duration. This notice 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | South Carolina State Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
George Wilson
Grants Management Specialist Phone 817-509-3503 Email:george.wilson@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 305428 Full Announcement-FULL ANNOUNCEMENT -> USDA-NRCS-ACEP-SC-18-05 FULL ANNOUNCEMENT.pdf
Folder 305428 Other Supporting Documents-REQ DOCS -> SF424A_Budget Information.pdf
Folder 305428 Other Supporting Documents-REQ DOCS -> AD_3030 for application.pdf
Folder 305428 Other Supporting Documents-REQ DOCS -> AD_3031 for award.pdf
Folder 305428 Other Supporting Documents-REQ DOCS -> SF424B-Assurances.pdf
Folder 305428 Other Supporting Documents-REQ DOCS -> Certification Regarding Lobbying.pdf
Folder 305428 Other Supporting Documents-REQ DOCS -> SF424_Application for Assistance.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | George Wilson Grants Management Specialist Phone 817-509-3503 Email: george.wilson@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.931 | PKG00242405 | May 21, 2018 | Jun 22, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
305428 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
305428 SF424B-1.1.pdf
305428 SF424A-1.0.pdf
305428 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
305428 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
305428 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
305428 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
305428 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
305428 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
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