The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources towards the delivery of providing technical services in support of the conservation-related programs and authorities carried out by the Secretary.
Donor Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 01/13/2025
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: 5 Years
Details:
Such technical services may include conservation planning assistance, technical consultation, and assistance with design and implementation of conservation practices. These technical services are provided through the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program, established for the purpose of utilizing the talents of individuals who are age 55 or older, but who are not employees of the Department of Agriculture or a State agriculture department, to provide technical services in support of the conservation related programs and authorities carried out by the Secretary. NRCS is announcing the opportunity for nonprofit private agencies and organizations eligible to receive grants under the Community Service Senior Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 3056 et seq.) to secure participants for the ACES Program who will provide technical services under the program. There is no funding available under this announcement, but approved applicants will be awarded national agreements making them eligible to enter into individual agreements that provide funding for services. The area covered by the services include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
The goals and objectives of this program are:
- Restore, protect, and conserve watersheds to ensure clean, abundant, and continuous provision of water resources.
- Protect agricultural health by minimizing major diseases, pests, and wildlife conflicts.
- Increase food security through assistance and access to nutritious and affordable food.
Funding Information
The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $25,000.00, and the estimated funding ceiling is $20,000,000.
Grant Period
Projects may be up to 12 months in duration and may be renewed each year up to the 5 years of the agreement.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
For more information, visit Grants.gov.