The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invites applications from eligible entities for the Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service Easement Programs Restoration and Repair.
Donor Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
State: Ohio
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/10/2023
Size of the Grant: $10,000,000
Grant Duration: 5 years
Details:
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources toward the restoration ofdegraded wetlands, floodplains, forestlands, and associated uplands.
The purpose of the NRCS easement programs ACEP-WRE, WRP, EWPP-FPE, and HFRP, is voluntary conservation by landowners. The easement programs promote the restoration, enhancement, protection, maintenance and management of wetland, floodplain, and forestland systems, and associated uplands that contribute significantly to functions and values of these habitats. Through the easement programs, landowners may receive assistance to install or implement structural and/or vegetative and associated upland restoration practices on eligible land. The easement programs allow NRCS to request the services of, and enter into cooperative agreements with non-Federal entities to assist in providing specialized assistance necessary to implement restoration plans. NRCS is directing resources toward the restoration of degraded wetlands, floodplains, and forestlands.
Applicants will be responsible for assisting NRCS and landowners by providing technical assistance necessary to design and implement ACEP-WRE, WRP, EWPP-FPE, and HFRP restoration plans, while at the same time improving and protecting habitats for environmental benefits. Performance may include any part or all operations necessary to design, construct, inspect, manage, and monitor various restoration, enhancement and creation practices.
This solicitation is for easements located in Ohio. The exact location of restoration or repair work will vary depending on the enrollment of new easements and the repair needs of their current easements. Please refer to the web viewer to see the general extent of easements in Ohio.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $10,000,000
- Award Floor: $1,340,000
Performance Periods
Projects will be 5 years in duration. Applicants should plan their projects based on an estimated project start date of October 1, 2023
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to the following entity types:
- For profit organizations other than small business
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
- Small businesses
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
