Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS ME MULTI 22 NOFO0001192
The NRCS Maine Certified Nutrient Management Planner opportunity (NOFO number USDA-NRCS-ME-MULTI-22-NOFO0001192) is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It is tied to Assistance Listings 10.902 (Soil and Water Conservation) and 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) as shown on SAM.gov. The award instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning NRCS expects to be involved in coordinating or overseeing key aspects of the work rather than simply issuing funds with no ongoing federal involvement.
The core purpose of the funding is to secure qualified professional help to complete Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs) for selected farming operations in Maine, coordinated with NRCS Field Office and State Office staff. The expected workload is roughly 8 to 12 CNMPs per year. The plans must be developed by following all required steps of NRCS conservation planning and must meet both Maine nutrient planning guidelines and regulations and NRCS technical standards and specifications. A key requirement is that the work be performed by an individual or entity holding Maine-specific certifications: Level 3 Certified Conservation Planner and Level 2 Certified Nutrient Management Planner.
The anticipated funding range for the federal share is estimated to fall between $50,000 (floor) and $90,000 (ceiling) per agreement, referring to the total agreement amount rather than a single budget period. NRCS expected to make one award under this announcement. The notice also explains that it was released before final fiscal year 2022 appropriations or apportionment, so final availability or funding levels could change depending on continuing resolutions or an enacted appropriations act.
Eligible applicants are broad and include state, county, and local governments; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in both cases); and individuals. Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov, with a deadline of 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 13, 2022. Applicants experiencing technical problems were directed to Grants.gov support, and NRCS staff noted they could not help troubleshoot Grants.gov account issues. For questions about the content of the NOFO itself, applicants were instructed to contact the federal awarding agency point of contact listed in the notice, with the limitation that NRCS would only address questions tied to specific information in the NOFO (such as clarifying dates or resolving discrepancies), not applicant-specific eligibility debates or informal feedback on proposal merit.
Finally, the timeline in the notice projected that NRCS would make selections by June 30, 2022 and execute awards by September 1, 2022, while emphasizing those dates were estimates and could shift. NRCS also recommended that potential applicants review the federal Grants 101 training offered through CFO.gov to better understand federal financial assistance rules, including uniform guidance administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit and risk management expectations.Apply for USDA NRCS ME MULTI 22 NOFO0001192
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NRCS Maine Certified Nutrient Management Planner" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.902.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 15, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 13, 2022 Applications must be received by 1159 pm Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $90,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American 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, Individuals.
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NRCS Maine Certified Nutrient Management Planner (USDA-NRCS-ME-MULTI-22-NOFO0001192) FAQs
What is the NRCS Maine Certified Nutrient Management Planner opportunity?
This is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It is identified by NOFO number USDA-NRCS-ME-MULTI-22-NOFO0001192 and is listed on SAM.gov under Assistance Listings 10.902 (Soil and Water Conservation) and 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program).
What type of award is being offered?
The award instrument is a cooperative agreement. This means NRCS expects to be involved in coordinating or overseeing key aspects of the work, rather than simply issuing funds with no ongoing federal involvement.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to secure qualified professional support to develop Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs) for selected farming operations in Maine, working in coordination with NRCS Field Office and State Office staff.
What work is expected under this cooperative agreement?
The selected recipient is expected to complete CNMPs for selected Maine farm operations. The anticipated workload is approximately 8 to 12 CNMPs per year, and the plans must be developed using all required steps of NRCS conservation planning.
What standards and requirements must the CNMPs meet?
CNMPs must meet Maine nutrient planning guidelines and regulations as well as NRCS technical standards and specifications. The work must follow the required steps of NRCS conservation planning.
Are there specific certification requirements to perform the work?
Yes. A key requirement is that the work be performed by an individual or entity holding Maine-specific certifications: Level 3 Certified Conservation Planner and Level 2 Certified Nutrient Management Planner.
How much funding is available?
The anticipated federal share is estimated to range from $50,000 (floor) to $90,000 (ceiling) per agreement. The notice describes this as the total agreement amount rather than a single budget period.
How many awards did NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expected to make one award under this announcement.
Could the final funding amount or availability change?
Yes. The notice states it was released before final fiscal year 2022 appropriations or apportionment, so final availability or funding levels could change based on a continuing resolution or an enacted appropriations act.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included: state, county, and local governments; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in both cases); and individuals.
Were institutions of higher education eligible as nonprofits under this opportunity?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, but it explicitly excludes institutions of higher education in both nonprofit categories.
How did applicants have to submit their application?
Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 13, 2022.
What should an applicant do if they experienced technical problems with Grants.gov?
Applicants experiencing technical problems were directed to contact Grants.gov support. NRCS staff noted they could not help troubleshoot Grants.gov account issues.
Who should applicants contact with questions about the NOFO content?
Applicants were instructed to contact the federal awarding agency point of contact listed in the notice for questions about the content of the NOFO.
What kinds of questions would NRCS answer about the NOFO?
NRCS indicated it would address questions tied to specific information in the NOFO (for example, clarifying dates or resolving discrepancies). NRCS would not engage in applicant-specific eligibility debates or provide informal feedback on proposal merit.
What timeline did NRCS project for selections and awards?
The notice projected selections by June 30, 2022 and award execution by September 1, 2022. These dates were estimates and could shift.
What training or background resources were recommended for applicants?
NRCS recommended that potential applicants review the federal Grants 101 training available through CFO.gov to better understand federal financial assistance rules, including uniform guidance administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit and risk management expectations.
Which NRCS offices are referenced as coordination partners for the work?
The work is described as being coordinated with NRCS Field Office and State Office staff in Maine.
Is the expected CNMP workload described as a firm requirement?
The notice describes the expected workload as roughly 8 to 12 CNMPs per year, indicating an estimate rather than an absolute guarantee.
Does the funding relate to specific Assistance Listings?
Yes. The opportunity is tied to Assistance Listings 10.902 (Soil and Water Conservation) and 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) as shown on SAM.gov.
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