Closed USDA-NRCS-MD-CONTR-24-NOFO0001339 CFDA 10.902 Discretionary

Conservation Technical Assistance for Fiscal Year 2024 – Maryland

Posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement — Conservation Technical Assistance for Fiscal Year 2024 – Maryland — is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-MD-CONTR-24-NOFO0001339 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 20, 2024 and last updated on June 25, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a other.

Award economics. The award range on file is $25,000 -- $250,000. The agency has projected $500,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $500,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $100,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources — factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. 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 July 5, 2024. 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

$25,000 -- $250,000

Close Date

July 5, 2024

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

Posted

May 20, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$500,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Other

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

SUMMARY INFORMATIONFederal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service Maryland Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Technical Assistance for Fiscal Year 2024 – MarylandNotice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-MD-CONTR-24-NOFO0001339Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listings (previously referred to as theCatalog of Federal Financial Assistance) on Sam.gov under:Soil and Water Conservation 10.902Conservation Reserve Program 10.069Agricultural Conservation Easement Program 10.931Environmental Quality Incentives Program 10.912Regional Conservation Partnership Program 10.932which can be found at: https://sam.gov/content/home.SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes.Notice of Funding Opportunity SummaryThe Natural Resources Conservation Service, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing potential availability of agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to promote public awareness of Farm Bill activities throughout Maryland.Proposals must be for projects based in Maryland and focus on Farm Bill conservation. Research proposals will need to meet the requirements in order to be accepted.Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities identified in Section C of this announcement for competitive consideration of awards for projects between one and five years in duration.This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. The Maryland State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications.For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity forinformation about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.Key DatesApplicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 5th, 2024. 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 July 15th, 2024, and expects to execute awards by August 1st, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

Eligibility

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Agency Contact

Alberto Aviles <br/>Grants Management Specialist

Key Dates

Posted May 20, 2024
Close Date July 5, 2024
Archive Date August 4, 2024
Last Updated June 25, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Conservation Technical Assistance for Fiscal Year 2024 – Maryland", offered by Natural Resources Conservation Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.902. SUMMARY INFORMATIONFederal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service Maryland Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation T...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 5, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $25,000 -- $250,000. Total estimated funding: $500,000. 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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