Georgia NRCS Outreach and Education for Fiscal Year 2024
ID: 352515Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)

Award Range

$25K - $100K

Eligible Applicants

Private Institutions of Higher Education

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352515
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Feb 21, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Mar 23, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is offering a grant opportunity titled "Georgia NRCS Outreach and Education for Fiscal Year 2024". This grant aims to solicit partnerships to provide outreach and education on USDA-NRCS programs in Georgia. The funding available for this program in FY 2024 is approximately $2,500,000, with agreements awarded under this opportunity lasting 1-3 years. The deadline for submitting applications is March 23, 2024. The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $25,000, and the estimated funding ceiling is $100,000. For more information and to apply, visit Grants.gov. For inquiries, contact Erick Purifoy at erick.purifoy@usda.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
erick.purifoy@usda.gov
Files
Title
Posted
Applicant Contact Information_20230227.pdf
4/10/2024
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