Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS VT 50 13 02
Apply for USDA NRCS VT 50 13 02
- The Vermont State Office in the agriculture environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Assistance in NRCS Program Delivery" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.069 Conservation Reserve Program 10.902 Soil and Water Conservation 10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 23, 2013 and posted on Jul 23, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $175,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $175,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Special district governments City or township governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Vermont State Office offered a cooperative agreement titled "Assistance in NRCS Program Delivery" (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS VT 50 13 02) to expand NRCS capacity to deliver conservation technical assistance and support key farm and land conservation programs. The work is centered on NRCS's Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTA), which helps private, tribal, and other non-federal land users evaluate natural resource concerns and choose practical, science-based management decisions. The opportunity also supports implementation of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which provides voluntary financial and technical assistance to agricultural producers to install or adopt conservation practices, and planning support tied to the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), including Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) efforts that target highly erodible and environmentally sensitive land.
Under this award, the selected applicant would function as an administrative and staffing partner to NRCS rather than as a simple pass-through. The award recipient would be responsible for the overall administration of staff hired to provide NRCS assistance, including hiring, supervision, and payroll. Those staff would perform four main categories of support: (1) land treatment planning connected to Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs) under CTA and other technical assistance as needed; (2) planning assistance associated with CREP; (3) conservation practice implementation support and certification tied to EQIP contracts, which typically involves verifying that contracted practices are installed and meet NRCS standards; and (4) administrative services supporting program applicants and active contracts under CTA and EQIP, helping keep applications, documentation, and contract actions moving efficiently.
Operationally, the grant anticipates that partner-hired staff would usually be stationed in NRCS field offices. After required security clearances are completed, these staff could be provided workspace and, as necessary, access to NRCS computers and vehicles to carry out their duties. In practical terms, this structure is meant to place additional, partner-funded capacity directly alongside NRCS field teams where program delivery happens, improving throughput for planning, contracting, and practice implementation while keeping the work aligned with NRCS technical standards and procedures.
The announcement was posted July 23, 2013, with an application closing date of August 23, 2013, and archived September 22, 2013. The estimated total funding was $175,000, with an award ceiling of $175,000 and no stated minimum award amount. NRCS expected to make one award, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. The activity areas were agriculture, environment, and natural resources, and the funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, reflecting NRCS's expectation of substantial involvement or coordination during performance.
Eligible applicants were broad and included state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; federally recognized tribal governments; public and private institutions of higher education; and nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities other than higher education). The relevant CFDA program references listed were 10.069 (Conservation Reserve Program), 10.902 (Soil and Water Conservation), and 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). The announcement directed applicants to the Vermont USDA NRCS website for additional details, and provided a point of contact: Mary Jacobson, Executive Assistant, at 802-951-6796 x221 for administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Assistance in NRCS Program Delivery (USDA NRCS Vermont)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Vermont State Office cooperative agreement titled "Assistance in NRCS Program Delivery" (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS VT 50 13 02). It is intended to expand NRCS capacity to deliver conservation technical assistance and support key farm and land conservation programs in Vermont.
Which NRCS programs and work areas does this award support?
The work is centered on NRCS's Conservation Technical Assistance Program (CTA) and also supports implementation and delivery assistance tied to:
- Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) (financial and technical assistance for conservation practices)
- Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) planning support, including Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program (CREP) efforts targeting highly erodible and environmentally sensitive land
What is the main purpose of the Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) work described here?
CTA helps private, tribal, and other non-federal land users evaluate natural resource concerns and make practical, science-based management decisions. Under this opportunity, the partner increases on-the-ground capacity to help NRCS deliver that technical assistance efficiently and in alignment with NRCS standards and procedures.
Is the award meant to be a pass-through grant?
No. The selected applicant is expected to function as an administrative and staffing partner to NRCS, rather than acting as a simple pass-through entity.
What is the partner (award recipient) responsible for under this cooperative agreement?
The award recipient is responsible for the overall administration of staff hired to provide NRCS assistance, including:
- Hiring
- Supervision
- Payroll
What kinds of work would partner-hired staff perform?
The announcement describes four main categories of support partner-hired staff would provide:
- Land treatment planning connected to Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs) under CTA, plus other technical assistance as needed
- Planning assistance associated with CREP
- Conservation practice implementation support and certification tied to EQIP contracts (typically verifying practices are installed and meet NRCS standards)
- Administrative services supporting program applicants and active contracts under CTA and EQIP to keep applications, documentation, and contract actions moving efficiently
What does "practice implementation support and certification" mean in this context?
In this opportunity, it typically refers to helping verify that conservation practices funded under EQIP contracts have been installed and that they meet applicable NRCS standards.
Where would the partner-hired staff be located while doing the work?
The grant anticipates partner-hired staff would usually be stationed in NRCS field offices, placing added capacity directly alongside NRCS field teams where program delivery happens.
Can partner-hired staff use NRCS workspace, computers, or vehicles?
Yes. After required security clearances are completed, staff could be provided:
- Workspace in NRCS field offices
- As necessary, access to NRCS computers
- As necessary, access to NRCS vehicles
Why is this structured as a cooperative agreement instead of a standard grant?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which reflects NRCS's expectation of substantial involvement or coordination during performance.
How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding is $175,000.
What is the maximum award amount (ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $175,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated in the announcement.
How many awards did NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expected to make one award.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What are the eligible applicant types?
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Public institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) entities other than higher education)
What activity areas does this opportunity fall under?
The activity areas listed are agriculture, environment, and natural resources.
Which CFDA program references are associated with this opportunity?
The announcement lists these CFDA references:
- 10.069 - Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)
- 10.902 - Soil and Water Conservation
- 10.912 - Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
- Posted: July 23, 2013
- Application closing date: August 23, 2013
- Archived: September 22, 2013
Where could applicants find additional details according to the announcement?
The announcement directed applicants to the Vermont USDA NRCS website for additional details.
Who is the point of contact for administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement?
The point of contact listed is Mary Jacobson, Executive Assistant. Phone: 802-951-6796 x221. She is listed for administrative questions or help accessing the full announcement.
What is the practical goal of placing partner-funded staff in NRCS field offices?
The intent is to place additional capacity directly alongside NRCS field teams to improve throughput for planning, contracting, and practice implementation, while keeping work aligned with NRCS technical standards and procedures.
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