Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS VT MULTI NOFO0001172
The NRCS Vermont Conservation Planning opportunity (Notice of Funding Opportunity number USDA-NRCS-VT-MULTI-NOFO0001172) is a discretionary federal funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont. The purpose is to bring in partners that can deliver on-the-ground technical assistance that supports USDA conservation programs and Farm Bill conservation contracting. In practical terms, NRCS is looking for applicants who can help farmers, landowners, and program participants move from initial interest to completed conservation plans, installed practices, and properly documented program requirements.
The work NRCS is seeking centers on three main service areas. First is conservation planning tied to several NRCS and Farm Bill-related efforts, including the Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTA), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Conservation Incentive Contracts (CIC), and the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program. Second is conservation practice implementation and certification, meaning support that helps ensure conservation practices are installed appropriately and can be certified as meeting NRCS standards. Third is administrative support connected to Farm Bill programs, specifically assistance working with program applicants and with existing or developing contracts, which typically includes coordinating paperwork, tracking required documentation, and supporting the flow of information needed for NRCS to process applications and manage agreements.
Funding is offered through a cooperative agreement as federal financial assistance. NRCS indicates an estimated federal share per award with a minimum (floor) of $250,000 and a maximum (ceiling) of $800,000, and notes these figures refer to the total agreement amount rather than a specific budget period. NRCS anticipated making one award under this announcement. The opportunity is associated with multiple Assistance Listings (CFDA/Assistance Listing numbers) as posted on SAM.gov, including 10.902 (Conservation Technical Assistance), 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentive Program), 10.924 (Conservation Stewardship Program), 10.069 (Conservation Reserve Program), and 10.917 (Agriculture Management Assistance), which helps signal the program authorities and the broader conservation portfolio the funded work will support.
Eligibility is broad and includes many public, nonprofit, academic, tribal, and individual applicant types. Specifically listed eligible applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); and individuals. This range suggests NRCS is open to working with diverse partners, from conservation districts and universities to nonprofits and qualified individuals, as long as they can deliver the technical and administrative services described.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 10, 2022. NRCS emphasizes that Grants.gov account or technical submission issues must be handled through Grants.gov support (not NRCS staff), while questions about the contents of the notice are directed to the federal awarding agency contact identified in the NFO. NRCS also notes that questions should be limited to clarifying the written requirements (such as dates or discrepancies) and that they will not address proposal merit or eligibility questions outside what is stated in the notice. The agency projected a selection date around June 30, 2022, with award execution expected by September 15, 2022, while making clear those dates were estimates and could change.
Finally, NRCS points applicants to Grants 101 training as a recommended resource for organizations that want a stronger grounding in federal financial assistance requirements. The training covers the major compliance areas that often matter after an award is made, including the legal framework, assistance mechanisms, Uniform Guidance administrative requirements, cost principles, and risk management and single audit considerations. This is a useful signal that recipients should be prepared for standard federal grant compliance expectations, even though the instrument is a cooperative agreement that may involve closer coordination with NRCS during project delivery.Apply for USDA NRCS VT MULTI NOFO0001172
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NRCS Vermont Conservation Planning" 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 12, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 10, 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 $800,000.00 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, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, 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, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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NRCS Vermont Conservation Planning Grant (USDA-NRCS-VT-MULTI-NOFO0001172) FAQs
What is the NRCS Vermont Conservation Planning opportunity?
It is a discretionary federal funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont. The announcement seeks partners to provide on-the-ground technical assistance that supports USDA conservation programs and Farm Bill conservation contracting.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The purpose is to help farmers, landowners, and other program participants move from initial interest in conservation to completed conservation plans, installed conservation practices, and properly documented program requirements needed for NRCS program participation and contracting.
What type of funding mechanism is being used?
Funding is offered as federal financial assistance through a cooperative agreement. A cooperative agreement typically involves closer coordination with NRCS during project delivery than some other assistance instruments.
How much funding is available per award?
NRCS listed an estimated federal share per award with a minimum (floor) of $250,000 and a maximum (ceiling) of $800,000.
Do the minimum and maximum amounts apply per year or for the whole project?
NRCS noted that the floor and ceiling refer to the total agreement amount, rather than a specific budget period.
How many awards did NRCS expect to make?
NRCS anticipated making one award under this announcement.
What services or activities is NRCS looking to fund?
NRCS described three main service areas: (1) conservation planning tied to NRCS and Farm Bill programs; (2) conservation practice implementation and certification support; and (3) administrative support connected to Farm Bill programs and contracts.
What does NRCS mean by conservation planning in this opportunity?
Conservation planning refers to technical assistance supporting program participants and aligning planning with USDA conservation programs and Farm Bill contracting. The notice ties this work to CTA, EQIP, CSP, CIC, and the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
Which specific USDA/NRCS programs are referenced for conservation planning support?
The notice references the Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTA), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Conservation Incentive Contracts (CIC), and the Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program.
What is meant by conservation practice implementation and certification?
This includes support that helps ensure conservation practices are installed appropriately and can be certified as meeting NRCS standards.
What kind of administrative support is NRCS seeking?
The opportunity includes administrative support for Farm Bill programs, specifically assistance working with program applicants and with existing or developing contracts. Examples mentioned include coordinating paperwork, tracking required documentation, and supporting the information flow needed for NRCS to process applications and manage agreements.
What are the Assistance Listing (CFDA) numbers associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with multiple Assistance Listings as posted on SAM.gov: 10.902 (Conservation Technical Assistance), 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentive Program), 10.924 (Conservation Stewardship Program), 10.069 (Conservation Reserve Program), and 10.917 (Agriculture Management Assistance).
What do the Assistance Listing numbers indicate?
They signal the program authorities and the broader USDA conservation portfolio that the funded work will support.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Listed eligible applicants include state, county, city or township, and special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); and individuals.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible even if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. The eligibility list includes nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education).
Are individuals eligible to apply?
Yes. Individuals are specifically listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are included in the listed eligible applicant types.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline stated in the notice was 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 10, 2022.
Who should applicants contact if they have technical problems submitting through Grants.gov?
NRCS emphasized that Grants.gov account or technical submission issues must be handled through Grants.gov support, not NRCS staff.
Who should applicants contact with questions about the content of the notice?
Questions about the contents of the notice are directed to the federal awarding agency contact identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO).
What kinds of questions would NRCS answer about the opportunity?
NRCS indicated questions should be limited to clarifying the written requirements in the notice (for example, dates or discrepancies).
Will NRCS provide feedback on proposal merit or confirm eligibility beyond what is written in the notice?
No. NRCS stated they will not address proposal merit or eligibility questions outside what is stated in the notice.
When did NRCS expect to select an awardee?
NRCS projected a selection date around June 30, 2022, noting that the date was an estimate and could change.
When did NRCS expect the award to be executed?
Award execution was expected by September 15, 2022, and NRCS noted this was an estimated date that could change.
What is "Grants 101" and why did NRCS mention it?
NRCS pointed applicants to Grants 101 training as a recommended resource for organizations seeking a stronger grounding in federal financial assistance requirements. The training covers topics such as the legal framework, assistance mechanisms, Uniform Guidance administrative requirements, cost principles, and risk management and single audit considerations.
What compliance areas should recipients be prepared for if selected?
Based on the Grants 101 topics highlighted by NRCS, recipients should be prepared for standard federal grant compliance expectations, including Uniform Guidance administrative requirements, cost principles, and risk management and single audit considerations.
How does this opportunity support on-the-ground conservation outcomes?
NRCS describes the goal as helping move participants from initial interest through planning, practice installation, and proper documentation to meet program requirements. The funded partner would help deliver the technical and administrative steps needed for that end-to-end process.
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