Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MS ACEP 15 01
Apply for USDA NRCS MS ACEP 15 01
- The USDA NRCS MSD Ft Worth Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROGRAM (ACEP)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.931 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2015 and posted on Jun 22, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 10, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) grant opportunity, offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Mississippi, is a competitive cooperative agreement intended to support wetland restoration work on properties already enrolled under specific federal easement programs. The focus is on eligible ACEP Wetland Reserve Easement (ACEP WRE) lands, as well as legacy Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) easement properties and Emergency Watershed Protection Program Floodplain Easement (EWPP FPE) properties. The core purpose is to bring additional technical capacity to landowners and NRCS by funding partners who can help plan, design, and carry out restoration activities that improve wetland function and associated upland habitat.
The work funded under this opportunity centers on developing and implementing restoration plans that maximize wildlife habitat value in wetland systems while also delivering broader conservation benefits. These benefits include improved water quality, reduced soil erosion, and reduced flood impacts, alongside better habitat conditions for wildlife, including threatened and endangered species. In practice, the projects supported by this funding are meant to restore, enhance, or create wetland features and complementary conservation practices in ways that meet NRCS standards and specifications.
Applicants are expected to provide hands-on technical assistance tied directly to implementation. That can include performing engineering surveys; producing preliminary and final engineering designs; conducting inspections; and managing construction activities connected to wetland restoration, enhancement, and creation practices. The announcement makes it clear that performance may cover any part or all of these steps, depending on the needs of the easement properties and the cooperative agreement scope. The overarching expectation is that award recipients will help landowners navigate the technical requirements of restoration work and successfully execute plans that protect and improve wetland habitat for long-term environmental gains.
Administratively, this is a discretionary funding opportunity using a cooperative agreement instrument, meaning NRCS anticipates substantial involvement in the project compared with a typical grant. The program falls under CFDA 10.931 (Agricultural Conservation Easement Program). The estimated total funding available is $2,000,000, with an expected four awards. Individual awards are anticipated to range from $50,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling). The period of performance structure includes a base year with up to four additional one-year option periods, allowing projects to continue over multiple years if options are exercised. No cost sharing or matching is required under the opportunity as posted.
Eligibility is broad and includes a mix of public and private entities and individuals. Specifically listed eligible applicants include state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); and individuals. The opportunity was posted June 22, 2015, with an application closing date of July 10, 2015, and it was later archived on August 9, 2015. The sponsoring office is USDA NRCS Mississippi, with the announcement referencing the USDA NRCS MSD Ft Worth Office and providing a Mississippi NRCS contact for assistance accessing the full announcement.
For questions or issues obtaining the full announcement, the listed contact is Darvis Jordan, Management Analyst, USDA NRCS, located at 100 W. Capitol Street, Suite 1321, Jackson, MS 39269, phone 601-965-5205 ext. 181.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a competitive cooperative agreement opportunity under the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Mississippi to support wetland restoration work on eligible easement properties. It is associated with the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).
What is the main purpose of the ACEP cooperative agreement described here?
The core purpose is to add technical capacity for landowners and NRCS by funding partners who can help plan, design, and carry out restoration activities that improve wetland function and associated upland habitat on eligible easement lands.
Which lands or properties are eligible for work under this opportunity?
The work is intended for properties already enrolled in specific federal easement programs, including:
- ACEP Wetland Reserve Easement (ACEP WRE) lands
- Legacy Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) easement properties
- Emergency Watershed Protection Program Floodplain Easement (EWPP FPE) properties
What kinds of projects or activities are expected to be funded?
Projects are expected to develop and implement restoration plans and carry out wetland restoration, enhancement, or creation practices. The intent is to maximize wildlife habitat value in wetland systems while also delivering broader conservation benefits.
What conservation outcomes is this opportunity aiming to achieve?
The announcement emphasizes improving wetland function and habitat, including benefits such as improved water quality, reduced soil erosion, reduced flood impacts, and improved habitat conditions for wildlife, including threatened and endangered species.
What technical assistance might an award recipient provide?
The opportunity expects hands-on technical assistance tied directly to implementation, which can include:
- Engineering surveys
- Preliminary engineering designs
- Final engineering designs
- Inspections
- Construction management related to restoration, enhancement, and creation practices
Do applicants have to perform every step (survey, design, inspection, construction management)?
Not necessarily. The announcement indicates performance may cover any part or all of these steps depending on the needs of the easement properties and the cooperative agreement scope.
Are projects required to meet specific technical standards?
Yes. Supported restoration, enhancement, or creation practices are intended to be implemented in ways that meet NRCS standards and specifications.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
The announcement describes this as a cooperative agreement where NRCS anticipates substantial involvement in the project compared with a typical grant.
Is this opportunity competitive?
Yes. It is described as a competitive cooperative agreement.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The program is listed under CFDA 10.931, Agricultural Conservation Easement Program.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $2,000,000.
How many awards are expected?
The announcement states an expectation of four awards.
What is the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards are anticipated to range from $50,000 (floor) to $500,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states that no cost sharing or matching is required as posted.
How long can a project last under this award?
The period of performance includes a base year with up to four additional one-year option periods. This structure allows projects to continue over multiple years if options are exercised.
Who is eligible to apply?
The listed eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education)
- Individuals
Which NRCS office is associated with this opportunity?
The sponsoring office is USDA NRCS Mississippi. The announcement also references the USDA NRCS MSD Ft Worth Office and provides a Mississippi NRCS contact for assistance accessing the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
It was posted on June 22, 2015, and the application closing date was July 10, 2015.
Is this opportunity still active?
No. The listing indicates it was archived on August 9, 2015.
Who can be contacted for questions or help obtaining the full announcement?
The listed contact is Darvis Jordan, Management Analyst, USDA NRCS.
What are the contact details provided for Darvis Jordan?
Darvis Jordan, Management Analyst, USDA NRCS, 100 W. Capitol Street, Suite 1321, Jackson, MS 39269. Phone: 601-965-5205 ext. 181.
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