The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is accepting applications for the Easement Programs Restoration and Stewardship Assistance 2023.
Donor Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
State: South Carolina
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2023
Size of the Grant: $3,800,000
Grant Duration: 5 years
Details:
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources toward the restoration of degraded wetlands and associated uplands in South Carolina. In addition, resources will be directed toward stewardship activities on existing easements across the State of South Carolina.
Applicants will be responsible for assisting NRCS and landowners by providing the technical assistance necessary to design and implement ACEP-WRE and WRP restoration plans, while at the same time improving and protecting habitats for environmental benefits. Performance may include any part or all operations necessary to design, construct, and inspect various restoration, enhancement, and creation practices. Performance may also include other restoration-related conservation practices that meet NRCS standards and specifications.
Funding Information
- Estimated Funding: $3,800,000
- Award Ceiling: $3,800,000
- Award Floor: $2,000,000
Performance Periods
Projects may be between 1 and 5 years in duration.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants and applications must meet eligibility criteria by the application deadline to be considered for award. Eligible applicant type is determined by the implementing program statute. Applicant entities identified in the SAM.gov exclusions database as ineligible, prohibited/restricted, or excluded from receiving Federal contracts and certain Federal assistance and benefits will not be considered for Federal funding, as applicable to the funding being requested under this Federal program.
- This opportunity is open to all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities and individuals.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.