FY24 Nebraska Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreements
ID: 352800Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)

Award Range

$50K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352800
Timeline
    Description

    The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering cooperative agreements through the FY24 Nebraska Conservation Collaboration program, aimed at addressing local natural resource issues and fostering conservation leadership in Nebraska. Eligible applicants include private institutions of higher education, tribal governments, state or local units of government, and non-profits with 501(c)(3) status, with proposals accepted for projects lasting between one to three years. The total estimated funding for this program is $5 million, with individual awards ranging from $50,000 to $1 million, and applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on May 6, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact Cassandra L. Hayes at cassandra.hayes@usda.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    cassandra.hayes@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Applicant Contact Information_20230227 (1).pdf
    Applicant.pdf
    The document provides instructions for applicants completing the Contact Information section of federal grants and RFPs. Applicants must fill out fields including the organization's name, a project title limited to 40 characters for identification, and their Unique Entity Identifier (UEI). It emphasizes the importance of designating multiple contacts to ensure internal controls, specifically naming an Administrative Contact responsible for managing the agreement, a Program Contact overseeing day-to-day project activities, a Program Director with overall project responsibility, and a Signatory Official with legal authority for commitments. Additionally, applicants must list key personnel involved in the project, detailing their roles and responsibilities, with notifications that any changes in key personnel require prior approval. The document structure progresses through specific instructions aimed at ensuring clear communication and accountability within the grant management process.
    Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.xlsx
    The document focuses on the Farm Production and Conservation Grants and Agreements Division's Organizational Commitment Table, used for recording key personnel's time allocations across various awards, subawards, and contracts as per 2 CFR 200.430 requirements. It outlines the process for documenting critical personnel dedicated to project leadership, development, delivery, and management. The table requires entries for each key personnel member, including their names, funding agency, agreement or contract numbers, total obligation amounts, performance periods, and percentage of time committed to the project. This structured approach helps federal agencies and applicants ensure accountability and proper distribution of resources during project execution. The document is essential for understanding personnel commitments related to federal grants and RFPs, facilitating compliance with financial assistance regulations.
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