Closed · USDA-NRCS-KY-ACEP-24-NOFO0001367 · CFDA 10.931 · Discretionary

Kentucky NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Reserve Easement (ACEP WRE) Acquisition Services Agreement

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

$100K-$5M
Award range
Closed
Status
June 28, 2024
Close date
5
Expected awards

The verdict

Kentucky NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Reserve Easement (ACEP WRE) Acquisition Services Agreement is a closed discretionary listing from Natural Resources Conservation Service that offered $100,000 -- $5,000,000 across 5 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$100K-$5M
award range
Closed
application status
5
expected awards
10.931
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Kentucky NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Reserve Easement (ACEP WRE) Acquisition Services Agreement - is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-KY-ACEP-24-NOFO0001367 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.931, posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 28, 2024 and last updated on June 26, 2024. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is $100,000 -- $5,000,000. The agency has projected $5.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $5.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $1.0 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 28, 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. 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

$100,000 -- $5,000,000

Close Date

June 28, 2024

Applications must be received by 11:50 pm Eastern Time

Posted

May 28, 2024

Est. Total Funding

$5,000,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Kentucky NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Wetland Reserve Easement (ACEP WRE) Acquisition Services Agreement Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-KY-ACEP- 24-NOFO0001367 Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listings (previously referred to as the Catalog of Federal Financial Assistance) on Sam.gov under 10.931 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, which can be found at: https://sam.gove/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 Summary The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking proposals to assist with due diligence for acquiring Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) Wetland Reserve Easements (WRE), including contracting for title exams, updates, and closing services; boundary surveys; appraisals and cultural resource investigations. ACEP WRE provides funding for the purchase of conservation easements held by NRCS, and to restore, protect, and enhance wetlands on eligible land. Proposals are requested for consideration of cooperative agreements with a period of performance not to exceed five years. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity 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 6/28/2024. 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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 07, 12, 13, 22, 23. 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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Terrina M Hairston Grantor

Key Dates

Posted May 28, 2024
Close Date June 28, 2024
Archive Date July 28, 2024
Last Updated June 26, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Kentucky NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Reserve Easement (ACEP WRE) Acquisition Services Agreement", offered by Natural Resources Conservation Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.931. SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – NRCS Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Kentucky NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program – Wetland Reserve ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 28, 2024. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $100,000 -- $5,000,000. Total estimated funding: $5,000,000. 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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