Closed · USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-23-NOFO0001253 · CFDA 10.902 · Discretionary

FY23 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects

Federal grant opportunity posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$25K-$3M
Award range
Closed
Status
May 19, 2023
Close date
45
Expected awards

The verdict

FY23 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects is a closed discretionary listing from Natural Resources Conservation Service that offered $25,000 -- $3,000,000 across 45 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$25K-$3M
award range
Closed
application status
45
expected awards
10.902
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY23 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects - is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-23-NOFO0001253 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.902, posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 20, 2023 and last updated on May 9, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $25,000 -- $3,000,000. The agency has projected $3.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 45 awards. If the agency funds the expected 45 awards from the $3.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $67,000. 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 May 19, 2023. 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. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$25,000 -- $3,000,000

Close Date

May 19, 2023

Posted

March 20, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$3,000,000

Expected Awards

45

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2023. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. The Arkansas NRCS State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to provide technical services that address the key conservation objectives and focus areas described further in this document. All applicants must demonstrate an established history of working cooperatively with producers in Arkansas, on agricultural land, to address local conservation priorities (to be determined by NRCS). All applicants must be capable of providing support in the State of Arkansas, projects are to be carried out within Arkansas. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2023 will be approximately $3,000,000. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant applications will be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. The Arkansas State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Friday, May 19, 2023 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. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by June 15, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 10.902

Soil and Water Conservation Programs

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Agency Contact

Lisa Montgomery Grants Management Specialist

Key Dates

Posted March 20, 2023
Close Date May 19, 2023
Archive Date June 18, 2023
Last Updated May 9, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY23 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects", offered by Natural Resources Conservation Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.902. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2023. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriation...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on May 19, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $25,000 -- $3,000,000. Total estimated funding: $3,000,000. Expected number of awards: 45.
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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