The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the USDA, is offering the Conservation Collaboration Grants program. This grant is for eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning located in South Dakota. The primary purpose is to leverage NRCS resources, address local natural resource issues, foster collaboration, and develop state- and community-level conservation leadership. NRCS anticipates up to $2,500,000 will be available for projects with a duration of 1 to 3 years. Proposals will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis, with funding decisions made by the NRCS South Dakota State Conservationist. The final deadline for submissions is May 26, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 292640
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-SD-CCG-17-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Collaboration Grants Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Announcement for Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 26, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 25, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $2,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing potential availability of grants for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state- and community-level conservation leadership. Proposals will be accepted from South Dakota. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2017 will be up to $2,500,000. Proposals are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 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. DATES: |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| 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 |
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Folder 292640 Full Announcement-FULL ANNOUNCEMENT -> CCG RFP for approved.pdf
Folder 292640 Other Supporting Documents-APPLICATION DOCUMENTS -> certification_regarding_lobbying.pdf
Folder 292640 Other Supporting Documents-APPLICATION DOCUMENTS -> SF 424-B Assurances – Non-Construction.pdf
Folder 292640 Other Supporting Documents-APPLICATION DOCUMENTS -> SF 424.pdf
Folder 292640 Other Supporting Documents-APPLICATION DOCUMENTS -> AD-3030.pdf
Folder 292640 Other Supporting Documents-APPLICATION DOCUMENTS -> SF lll lobbying activities.pdf
Folder 292640 Other Supporting Documents-APPLICATION DOCUMENTS -> SF 424-A Budget Info Non-Construction.pdf
Folder 292640 Other Supporting Documents-APPLICATION DOCUMENTS -> AD-3031 ASSURANCE REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION.pdf
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