The Georgia NRCS, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resources conservation partners.
Donor Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
State: Georgia
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/09/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 4 Years
Details:
The objective of this Notice of Funding is to obtain Technical Services and Projects to enhance Conservation Technical Assistance and Farm Bill Program Delivery across Georgia.
Goals
The goals and objectives of this program are:
- Ensure equity in the delivery and implementation of all NRCS programs and services.
- Increase assistance for climate-smart agriculture and forestry to support producers in building resiliency across their operations.
- Expand conservation tools and support to address the unique needs of urban farmers, and communities nationwide.
- Cultivate a complete and diverse workforce that has the right tools, technologies, and training to uphold the scientific integrity of NRCS.
- Leverage innovative partnerships to expand NRCS’s ability to get conservation on the ground effectively and efficiently.
Funding Information
- NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2024 will be approximately $7,500,000. The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $25,000, and the estimated funding ceiling is $600,000
- Agreements awarded pursuant to this NFO may be 1-4 years in duration. Applicants should plan their projects based on an estimated project start date of September 15, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
- State governments
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Special district governments
- 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
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- City or township governments
- Independent school districts.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
