The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) invites applications from all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals to directed toward stewardship activities on existing easements across the state of Tennessee.
Donor Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
State: Tennessee
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/25/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000,000
Grant Duration: 5 years
Details:
The purpose of the NRCS easement programs (ACEP-WRE, ACEP-ALE) is voluntary conservation by landowners. The easement programs promote the restoration, enhancement, protection, maintenance and management of wetland systems and associated uplands that would 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.
Applicants will be responsible for assisting NRCS and landowners by providing technical assistance necessary to design and implement ACEP-WRE 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.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $13,000,000
- Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
- Award Floor: $2,000,000
Performance Periods
Projects will be five (5) years in duration.
Eligibility Criteria
- This opportunity is open to all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities and individuals.
- Neither foreign entities nor individuals are eligible to apply for this opportunity.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.
