Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS AL CTA EQIP 16 01
Apply for USDA NRCS AL CTA EQIP 16 01
- The USDA-NRCS in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Alabama CTA-EQIP Outreach Services" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.902, 10.912.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 20, 2016 and posted on Apr 20, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Individuals, Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Alabama CTA-EQIP Outreach Services opportunity is a competitive, discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama. Its purpose is to fund outreach work that helps connect private landowners and land users with conservation planning support and the practical know-how needed to move conservation projects from interest to implementation. The grant centers on the goals of two NRCS efforts, CTA (Conservation Technical Assistance) and EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program), both of which are aimed at strengthening on-the-ground conservation through planning, contracting, and the design and installation of conservation practices.
Funded applicants are expected to deliver outreach by organizing and hosting two main types of events: general Outreach Workshops and more focused Technical Topic Workshops. These sessions are intended to inform and assist landowners and land users by explaining conservation program opportunities and by building understanding of specific conservation practices, planning steps, and implementation considerations. In practical terms, the work is not limited to presenting information; it also includes the logistics required to successfully run the events and ensure they are accessible and well-executed.
The performance expectations described in the notice make it clear that awardees are responsible for end-to-end workshop preparation and delivery. That includes securing appropriate meeting locations, developing and distributing outreach materials such as flyers and other advertisements, arranging room setup (seating and any needed layout), and providing basic meeting equipment and supplies such as projectors. It also includes arranging refreshments, managing attendance tracking through sign-in sheets, collecting participant feedback via evaluation forms, and recruiting or securing speakers and trainers suited to each session. In other words, the grant supports organizations or individuals who can coordinate events professionally and ensure that participants leave with useful, actionable information related to NRCS conservation assistance.
Eligibility is broad and includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, individuals, and other eligible entities as described in the full announcement. Both government and non-government applicants may apply, and the awards are made through a competitive review process. Proposals are screened first for completeness and compliance with the announcement requirements. Applications that are incomplete or do not follow the stated instructions are removed from consideration, and applicants are notified if their proposal is eliminated for those reasons.
Key funding details include an award ceiling of $15,000, with an anticipated total of about 10 awards. The opportunity is tied to CFDA numbers 10.902 and 10.912 and is categorized under agriculture, environment, and natural resources. The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS AL CTA EQIP 16 01. The application closing date listed is May 20, 2016, with the project performance period running from September 19, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Alabama CTA-EQIP Outreach Services (USDA NRCS Alabama)
What is the Alabama CTA-EQIP Outreach Services opportunity?
Alabama CTA-EQIP Outreach Services is a competitive, discretionary cooperative agreement offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama. It funds outreach work designed to connect private landowners and land users with conservation planning support and practical information that helps move conservation projects from initial interest to real implementation.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The main purpose is to support outreach activities that help landowners and land users understand NRCS conservation opportunities and gain the know-how needed to plan, contract, design, and install conservation practices. The outreach is meant to strengthen on-the-ground conservation through informed participation in NRCS conservation assistance.
Which NRCS efforts does this opportunity support?
The grant centers on the goals of two NRCS efforts: CTA (Conservation Technical Assistance) and EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). Both efforts focus on improving conservation outcomes through planning, contracting, and the design and installation of conservation practices.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. Awards are made through a competitive review process. Proposals are screened for completeness and compliance with the announcement requirements before being considered for competitive review.
What type of award is being offered?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. It is also described as discretionary, meaning funding decisions are made through a review and selection process rather than being automatically awarded.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes federally recognized Native American tribal governments, individuals, and other eligible entities as described in the full announcement. Both government and non-government applicants may apply.
Who is the outreach intended to serve?
The outreach is intended to inform and assist private landowners and land users by explaining conservation program opportunities and by building understanding of specific conservation practices, planning steps, and implementation considerations.
What activities are expected of funded applicants?
Funded applicants are expected to deliver outreach by organizing and hosting two main types of events: general Outreach Workshops and more focused Technical Topic Workshops. The work includes both the content delivery and the practical logistics needed to run accessible, well-executed events.
What is the difference between Outreach Workshops and Technical Topic Workshops?
Outreach Workshops are described as general sessions meant to explain conservation program opportunities and how landowners and land users can engage with NRCS assistance. Technical Topic Workshops are more focused sessions that build understanding of specific conservation practices, planning steps, and practical implementation considerations.
Does the grant only cover giving presentations, or does it include event logistics?
It includes event logistics. The performance expectations emphasize end-to-end workshop preparation and delivery, not just presenting information. Awardees are responsible for coordinating the planning and execution needed to make workshops successful and accessible.
What specific workshop logistics are awardees responsible for?
Awardees are expected to handle the full range of workshop preparation and delivery tasks, including securing appropriate meeting locations, developing and distributing outreach materials (such as flyers and other advertisements), arranging room setup (including seating and layout), and providing basic meeting equipment and supplies (such as projectors).
Are refreshments and meeting supplies part of the expected delivery?
Yes. The notice describes responsibilities that include arranging refreshments and providing basic meeting equipment and supplies.
How should attendance and participant input be handled?
Awardees are expected to manage attendance tracking using sign-in sheets and to collect participant feedback using evaluation forms.
Are applicants expected to recruit speakers or trainers?
Yes. Awardees are responsible for recruiting or securing speakers and trainers suited to each workshop session.
What happens if an application is incomplete or does not follow instructions?
Applications are screened for completeness and compliance. If an application is incomplete or does not follow the stated instructions, it is removed from consideration and the applicant is notified that their proposal was eliminated for those reasons.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $15,000.
How many awards are anticipated?
About 10 awards are anticipated.
What are the CFDA numbers associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is tied to CFDA numbers 10.902 and 10.912.
What funding categories does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under agriculture, environment, and natural resources.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS AL CTA EQIP 16 01.
When was the application closing date?
The application closing date listed is May 20, 2016.
What is the project performance period?
The project performance period runs from September 19, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
What is the overall focus of the funded outreach content?
The outreach content is intended to help participants understand NRCS conservation program opportunities and to build practical understanding of conservation practices, the steps involved in conservation planning, and the considerations involved in implementation.
Is the goal to help landowners move from interest to implementation?
Yes. The stated purpose is to connect landowners and land users with planning support and practical know-how needed to move conservation projects from interest to implementation.
Does the opportunity emphasize conservation planning and implementation support?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes conservation planning support and practical guidance, tied to planning, contracting, and the design and installation of conservation practices.
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