Closed · USDA-NRCS-SC-ACEP-23-NOFO0001295 · CFDA 10.072;10.931;10.932 · Discretionary

Easement Programs Restoration and Stewardship Assistance Fiscal Year 2023 Announcement for Program Funding – SOUTH CAROLINA

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

$2M-$3.8M
Award range
Closed
Status
June 30, 2023
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

Easement Programs Restoration and Stewardship Assistance Fiscal Year 2023 Announcement for Program Funding – SOUTH CAROLINA is a closed discretionary listing from Natural Resources Conservation Service that offered $2,000,000 -- $3,800,000 across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$2M-$3.8M
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
10.072;10.931;10.932
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Easement Programs Restoration and Stewardship Assistance Fiscal Year 2023 Announcement for Program Funding – SOUTH CAROLINA - is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-SC-ACEP-23-NOFO0001295 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.072;10.931;10.932, posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 16, 2023 and last updated on May 22, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $2,000,000 -- $3,800,000. The agency has projected $3.8 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 2 awards. If the agency funds the expected 2 awards from the $3.8 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.9 million. 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 30, 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

$2,000,000 -- $3,800,000

Close Date

June 30, 2023

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

Posted

May 16, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$3,800,000

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary 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 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. With the sole exception of Federal agencies, NRCS invites applications from all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals. NFEs of all sizes are encouraged to apply. Information related to NRCS Easement Programs can be found at the following link: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/easements/ 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 June 30, 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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. 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.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Lyn Millhiser Grants Management Specialist

Key Dates

Posted May 16, 2023
Close Date June 30, 2023
Archive Date July 30, 2023
Last Updated May 22, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Easement Programs Restoration and Stewardship Assistance Fiscal Year 2023 Announcement for Program Funding – SOUTH CAROLINA", offered by Natural Resources Conservation Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.072;10.931;10.932. Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2023. Enactment of additional cont...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 30, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $2,000,000 -- $3,800,000. Total estimated funding: $3,800,000. Expected number of awards: 2.
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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