Maine Natural Resources Conservation Service General Agreements for Assistance
ID: 353373Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)

Award Range

$25K - $250K

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/353373
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Apr 3, 2024 12:00 AM
  4. 4
    Due Jun 2, 2024 12:00 AM
Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the availability of funding for leveraging NRCS resources in collaboration with partners for outreach and strategic conservation delivery assistance in Maine. The purpose of this funding is to enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities. The NRCS anticipates awarding approximately $500,000 in Federal fiscal year 2024. Eligible entities are invited to submit proposals for competitive consideration of agreement awards and projects. The deadline for submitting applications via Grants.gov is April 19, 2024, 11:59 pm Eastern Time. For technical issues, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support, and for inquiries regarding the content of the Notice of Funding Opportunity, contact the federal awarding agency. Selections will be made by May 10, 2024, with awards expected to be executed by September 6, 2024. For more information, refer to the Related Documents Tab.

Point(s) of Contact
neosha.jones@usda.gov
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