Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects Supporting Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Implementation
ID: 352105Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)

Award Range

$25K - $3M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Agriculture

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/352105
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jan 31, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Apr 1, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking partnerships to provide technical services in support of the implementation of NRCS authorities under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). The IRA provides funding to support USDA's conservation programs that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase carbon storage in soil and trees. The projects funded through this opportunity will focus on delivering and implementing IRA through technical assistance in Arkansas. The total funding available for this opportunity is approximately $3,800,000, with an estimated 15 awards to be granted. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2024. For more information and to apply, visit Grants.gov.

Point(s) of Contact
NFO.FPAC@USDA.GOV
Files
Title
Posted
USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-24-NOFO0001332.docx
4/10/2024
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