Closed USDA-NRCS-IL-CTA-21-002-NOFO0001081 CFDA 10.072 Discretionary

FY21 NRCS-IL Monarch Butterfly Opportunity

Posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — FY21 NRCS-IL Monarch Butterfly Opportunity — is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-IL-CTA-21-002-NOFO0001081 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.072, posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 5, 2021 and last updated on March 9, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $50,000 -- $178,000. The agency has projected $178,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $178,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $36,000. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 5, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully — federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed — it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities.

Award Range

$50,000 -- $178,000

Close Date

June 5, 2021

Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Posted

March 5, 2021

Est. Total Funding

$178,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Illinois is requesting applications from eligible entities to provide the services necessary to improve monarch butterfly/pollinator habitat restoration practices on existing Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) easements. The purpose of conservation easements is to restore, protect, and enhance wetlands on eligible lands. Applicants will provide services including but not limited to site assessment/planning, site preparation, seed procurement, seeding and establishment practices necessary to implement monarch butterfly habitat restoration plans consistent with NRCS standards and specifications.This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for agreement proposals. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant.Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 05, 2021. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until June 05, 2021 Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date.The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2021 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2021.

Eligibility

25

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 10.072

Wetlands Reserve Program

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Agency Contact

Aziza B Clark <br/>Grants Management Specialist

Key Dates

Posted March 5, 2021
Close Date June 5, 2021
Archive Date July 5, 2021
Last Updated March 9, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY21 NRCS-IL Monarch Butterfly Opportunity", offered by Natural Resources Conservation Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.072. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Illinois is requesting applications from eligible entities to provide the services necessary to improve monarch butterfly/pollinator habitat restor...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 5, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $50,000 -- $178,000. Total estimated funding: $178,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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