Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Mississippi Conservation Delivery for Outreach, Education, and Technical Assistance
ID: 358173Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)

Award Range

$50K - $1000K

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

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/358173
Timeline
    Description

    The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering a funding opportunity titled "Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Mississippi Conservation Delivery for Outreach, Education, and Technical Assistance." This initiative aims to enhance conservation delivery in Mississippi by soliciting partnerships from eligible entities, including small businesses, to implement key conservation objectives over projects ranging from one to five years in duration. With an estimated total program funding of $8 million, individual awards will range from $50,000 to $999,999, and applications are due by March 16, 2025, with selections expected by April 15, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to Erick Purifoy at erick.purifoy@usda.gov for further inquiries regarding the application process.

    Point(s) of Contact
    erick.purifoy@usda.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Grants.gov
    USDA-NRCS-MS-MULTI-NOFO0001420.pdf
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces funding for the "Mississippi Conservation Delivery for Outreach, Education, and Technical Assistance" program with a total available funding of $8 million for FY 2025, targeting projects that enhance conservation delivery in Mississippi. Eligible applicants include various governmental and nonprofit organizations, private institutions, and small businesses. Projects may receive awards between $50,000 and $999,999 and must span 1 to 5 years, starting around September 1, 2025. Applications are due by March 16, 2025, with review and selection occurring by April 15, 2025. Proposals should align with NRCS objectives, focusing on Climate Smart Agriculture, easement program assistance, and conservation outreach. The application process requires a detailed project narrative, budget justification, and evidence of collaboration among partners, with emphasis on experienced management of federal grants. The document outlines criteria for eligibility, submission requirements, and evaluation metrics, emphasizing substantial involvement from NRCS throughout the project lifecycle. This funding opportunity aims to not only boost conservation efforts in Mississippi but also promote participation from various underserved communities in agricultural practices.
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