The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invites applications from the network of outreach and conservation organizations that focus on California Conservation Program implementation.
Donor Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
State: California
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/03/2023
Size of the Grant: $75,000
Grant Duration: 3 years
Details:
The purpose of these conservation agreements is to address the following objectives in all areas of California, as applicable. Consideration will be given to collaborative efforts that address needs within geographical watersheds, ground water basins, air basins or other conservation-focused boundaries. Please note, if multiple partners are participating in a proposal, there must be a primary applicant/recipient. Any award made pursuant to this funding opportunity will be made to a single entity. Applicants that apply as partnerships or other similar groupings must clearly describe the relationship between the lead applicant and the “partner” parties; typically, this is done as an awardee/sub-awardee relationship.
As supported by the CA NRCS Strategic Plan, tiered from the Chief’s priorities, the following topic areas will be considered for funding through a cooperative agreement. The agreement should focus on one or more of the following objectives:
- Address climate resiliency and drought
- Improve plant and forest health and productivity – consideration given to fire risk mitigation
- Improve air quality
- Improve surface and groundwater quality
- Improve surface and groundwater quantity
- Improve soil health/soil quality
- Improve wildlife habitat of terrestrial and/or aquatic wildlife species
- Provide educational opportunities for tribes and historically underserved farmers, ranchers, and non-industrial forestland users, including urban farmers with education and conservation planning.
- Collect and produce scientifically credible information through assessments of soil, water and related resources from Core Land Segments identified by the National Resource Inventory (NRI) program.
The agreement can meet the above objectives a variety of ways, however, emphasis will be placed on projects that provide direct technical assistance to NRCS staff in the planning, implementation and evaluation of Farm Bill conservation programs, practices, enhancements, and activities. Outreach and education agreements may also be considered if funding allows. This will be done in coordination with NRCS District Conservationists, Technical and Program Specialists.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $75,000
- Award Floor: $25,000
Project Period
Projects may be between 1 and 3 years in duration.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to the following entity types:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education)
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- State governments
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
