Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MD CONTR 24 NOFO0001339
The Conservation Technical Assistance for Fiscal Year 2024 - Maryland opportunity is a discretionary funding notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maryland. The main goal is to fund agreements that help leverage NRCS resources to increase public awareness and engagement around Farm Bill conservation activities across the state of Maryland. In practical terms, NRCS is looking for partners who can help communicate, educate, and expand participation in USDA conservation programs, with project work taking place in Maryland and centered on Farm Bill conservation priorities.
This notice is tied to multiple Assistance Listings (formerly CFDA) on SAM.gov, reflecting the broader Farm Bill conservation ecosystem the projects may connect with. These include Soil and Water Conservation (10.902), the Conservation Reserve Program (10.069), the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (10.931), the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (10.912), and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (10.932). While the funding is issued under a specific Maryland CTA notice, the program references signal that projects may involve outreach or coordination related to these conservation tools and initiatives, as long as the proposal stays aligned with the focus on Farm Bill conservation in Maryland.
Awards are intended for projects lasting between one and five years. Applications will be reviewed competitively among eligible applicants, and NRCS will screen submissions first for completeness and compliance with the Notice of Funding Opportunity requirements. Proposals that are incomplete or do not follow the rules described in the notice can be removed from consideration without being scored on their substance. The notice also makes clear that the Maryland State Conservationist reserves the discretion not to fund any or all applications, even if eligible proposals are received.
A wide range of applicant types are eligible. These include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profits that are not small businesses). This broad eligibility is designed to allow many kinds of organizations, from local governments to universities and nonprofit conservation partners, to propose outreach and technical-assistance-supporting projects that align with NRCS goals.
The notice lists an award ceiling of $250,000 and anticipates making about five awards. Applicants must submit through Grants.gov, with the deadline set for 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 5, 2024. NRCS emphasizes that Grants.gov account or system issues must be handled through Grants.gov Applicant Support (phone 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov), since agency staff will not troubleshoot Grants.gov registration or submission problems. Questions to NRCS should be limited to clarifying information already contained in the notice (for example, dates, page references, or resolving discrepancies), and the agency will not provide feedback on whether a specific applicant is eligible or whether a particular project idea is likely to be competitive.
Finally, the timeline provided indicates NRCS expects to make selections around July 15, 2024, and execute awards by about August 1, 2024, though the notice notes these dates are estimates and could change. Overall, this opportunity is aimed at building partnerships that strengthen the reach and understanding of Farm Bill conservation efforts statewide, using time-limited cooperative or assistance agreements to support Maryland-based projects that promote conservation program awareness and participation.Apply for USDA NRCS MD CONTR 24 NOFO0001339
- The Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Technical Assistance for Fiscal Year 2024 – Maryland" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.902.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-05-20.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-07-05. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) FY 2024 - Maryland funding opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maryland. The opportunity is intended to fund agreements that help leverage NRCS resources to increase public awareness and engagement related to Farm Bill conservation activities across the state of Maryland.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The main purpose is to support partners that can help communicate, educate, and expand participation in USDA Farm Bill conservation programs in Maryland. Projects are expected to strengthen awareness, understanding, and engagement around Farm Bill conservation priorities.
Where must project work take place?
Project work is expected to take place in Maryland and be centered on Farm Bill conservation priorities relevant to Maryland.
What kinds of activities does NRCS want partners to support?
Based on the notice description, NRCS is seeking partners to support efforts such as communication, education, outreach, and engagement that increase awareness of and participation in USDA conservation programs tied to Farm Bill conservation activities in Maryland.
Which USDA conservation programs are referenced in connection with this opportunity?
The notice is tied to multiple Assistance Listings (formerly CFDA) on SAM.gov, including Soil and Water Conservation (10.902), the Conservation Reserve Program (10.069), the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (10.931), the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (10.912), and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (10.932).
Does referencing multiple Assistance Listings mean a project can cover those programs?
The references indicate that projects may involve outreach or coordination related to these conservation tools and initiatives, as long as the proposal remains aligned with the Maryland CTA notice focus on Farm Bill conservation in Maryland.
How long can a project last under this opportunity?
Awards are intended for projects lasting between one and five years.
Is this a competitive funding opportunity?
Yes. Applications will be reviewed competitively among eligible applicants.
Will NRCS review every application that is submitted?
NRCS will first screen submissions for completeness and compliance with the Notice of Funding Opportunity requirements. Proposals that are incomplete or do not follow the notice rules may be removed from consideration without being scored on their substance.
Can NRCS decide not to fund any applications?
Yes. The notice states that the Maryland State Conservationist reserves the discretion not to fund any or all applications, even if eligible proposals are received.
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, including state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status; and for-profit organizations (including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses).
Are nonprofits required to have 501(c)(3) status to apply?
No. The eligibility list includes nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status.
Are for-profit organizations allowed to apply?
Yes. The eligibility list includes for-profit organizations, including small businesses and other for-profit entities that are not small businesses.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The notice lists an award ceiling of $250,000.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS anticipates making about five awards.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline is 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 5, 2024.
What happens if there are Grants.gov registration or submission issues?
NRCS emphasizes that Grants.gov account or system issues must be handled through Grants.gov Applicant Support, because agency staff will not troubleshoot Grants.gov registration or submission problems.
How do applicants contact Grants.gov Applicant Support?
The notice provides Grants.gov Applicant Support contact information: 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
What types of questions can be directed to NRCS about the opportunity?
Questions to NRCS should be limited to clarifying information already contained in the notice, such as confirming dates, locating page references, or resolving discrepancies.
Will NRCS tell an applicant whether they are eligible or whether their idea will be competitive?
No. The notice states that NRCS will not provide feedback on whether a specific applicant is eligible or whether a particular project idea is likely to be competitive.
When does NRCS expect to make selection decisions?
The timeline indicates NRCS expects to make selections around July 15, 2024, though the date is an estimate and could change.
When does NRCS expect to execute (finalize) awards?
NRCS expects to execute awards by about August 1, 2024, though the date is an estimate and could change.
Are the selection and award execution dates guaranteed?
No. The notice indicates these timeline dates are estimates and could change.
What is the overall goal of NRCS funding these agreements in Maryland?
The opportunity is aimed at building partnerships that strengthen the reach and understanding of Farm Bill conservation efforts statewide in Maryland, using time-limited cooperative or assistance agreements to support Maryland-based projects that promote conservation program awareness and participation.
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