Closed · USDA-NRCS-NJ-CTA-NOFO00001240 · CFDA 10.902 · Discretionary

New Jersey NRCS Community Gardens/Farm Grants

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

$5K-$20K
Award range
Closed
Status
June 23, 2023
Close date
15
Expected awards

The verdict

New Jersey NRCS Community Gardens/Farm Grants is a closed discretionary listing from Natural Resources Conservation Service that offered $5,000 -- $20,000 across 15 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5K-$20K
award range
Closed
application status
15
expected awards
10.902
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - New Jersey NRCS Community Gardens/Farm Grants - is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-NJ-CTA-NOFO00001240 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 May 23, 2023 and last updated on May 25, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000 -- $20,000. The agency has projected $75,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 15 awards. If the agency funds the expected 15 awards from the $75,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $5,000. 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 23, 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

$5,000 -- $20,000

Close Date

June 23, 2023

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

Posted

May 23, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$75,000

Expected Awards

15

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), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to encourage collaboration with partners in providing strategic conservation delivery assistance and/or provide tools or data that enhance the ability of the agency to support conservation activities. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined in this announcement. Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities for projects located in New Jersey. NRCS anticipates the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2023 will be approximately $75,000.00. 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 23, 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 30, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 11, 12, 13, 20. 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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Parent Grant Program

CFDA 10.902

Soil and Water Conservation Programs

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Agency Contact

Alberto Aviles GMS

Key Dates

Posted May 23, 2023
Close Date June 23, 2023
Archive Date July 23, 2023
Last Updated May 25, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "New Jersey NRCS Community Gardens/Farm Grants", offered by Natural Resources Conservation Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.902. 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 23, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000 -- $20,000. Total estimated funding: $75,000. Expected number of awards: 15.
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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