Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Classic for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2024
ID: 353379Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)

Award Range

$250K - $25M

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353379
Timeline
    Description

    The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is offering funding through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Classic for fiscal year 2024, with a total funding availability of up to $1.5 billion. This program aims to foster collaboration among NRCS, partners, and communities to address critical natural resource concerns on agricultural and nonindustrial private forest land, with a particular focus on climate-smart agriculture and engagement with historically underserved populations. Eligible applicants include small businesses, government entities, agricultural organizations, educational institutions, and conservation districts, with proposals evaluated based on impact, partner contributions, and management capabilities. Proposals must be submitted by 4:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 2, 2024, and interested parties can contact the NRCS at rcpp@usda.gov for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    rcpp@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-24-NOFO0001354_revised.pdf
    The USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Classic for fiscal year 2024. This program, supported by the 2018 Farm Bill and the Inflation Reduction Act, promotes collaboration between NRCS, partners, and communities to tackle natural resource concerns across agricultural and nonindustrial private forest land. A total funding of up to $1.5 billion is available, with $300 million earmarked specifically for partnerships with Indian tribes. Proposals are due by July 2, 2024, and should align with NRCS's strategic goals, including climate-smart agriculture and engagement with historically underserved populations. Eligible partners include government entities, agricultural organizations, educational institutions, and conservation districts. Projects will be evaluated based on their impact, partner contributions, and management capabilities. Successful proposals must demonstrate a compelling conservation need, measurable outcomes, and a commitment to engaging underserved communities. Following selection, project proposals will undergo a formal partnership agreement negotiation. This initiative represents a commitment to enhancing natural resource conservation efforts through targeted funding and community engagement, ensuring lasting environmental benefits and sustainability.
    USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-24-NOFO0001354.pdf
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