Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS 12 MD 003
Apply for USDA NRCS 12 MD 003
- The Maryland State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative Technical Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.926 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 9, 2012 and posted on Aug 9, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $200,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $50,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Private institutions of higher education.
- Other federal agencies are not eligible to receive funding under this announcement.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative Technical Assistance grant (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS 12 MD 003) is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cooperative agreement opportunity administered through the NRCS Maryland State Office. Its purpose is to bring in outside capacity to help NRCS deliver hands-on, on-the-ground technical assistance tied to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Program (CFDA 10.926). The overall focus is supporting Maryland farmers as they plan, design, and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns and strengthen long-term land stewardship, which in turn supports broader Chesapeake Bay water quality and resource goals.
Under this opportunity, successful applicant(s) would work alongside NRCS to support application processing and direct customer assistance for producers participating in Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative-related activities. A major expected task is the development of Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs). The announcement lays out the minimum required CNMP components, which include: background and site information; manure and wastewater handling and storage; farmstead safety and security; land treatment practices; soil and risk assessment analyses; nutrient management meeting NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Code 590 criteria; recordkeeping; and references, with optional sections such as feed management and other utilization options. Applicants are expected to follow the NRCS CNMP criteria referenced in the electronic Field Office Technical Guide (eFOTG) document linked in the notice.
In addition to CNMP development, awardees may be asked to assist NRCS with implementing Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative contracts. This support can be clerical, technical, or engineering in nature, meaning the project can cover a range of functions that help move conservation contracts from planning through implementation. In practical terms, this can include helping with documentation and workflow, assembling or verifying technical information needed for practice planning, and supporting engineering or design-related tasks consistent with NRCS requirements and oversight.
The program anticipated up to four awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $200,000. Individual awards were expected to range from $25,000 (floor) to $50,000 (ceiling). The notice specifies no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity category is discretionary, and the funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates substantial involvement and coordination with NRCS during project execution rather than a hands-off grant.
Eligibility is broad and includes many entity types such as state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), individuals, and other eligible applicants as clarified by the announcement. The primary eligibility restriction called out is that other federal agencies are not eligible to receive funding under this particular announcement.
Key dates listed in the notice include a posted/creation date of August 9, 2012 and a closing date of August 24, 2012, with an archive date of September 23, 2012. For assistance accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Denise Parker, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 443-482-2921.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative Technical Assistance grant?
This is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cooperative agreement opportunity administered through the NRCS Maryland State Office. It is titled the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative Technical Assistance grant and is associated with Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS 12 MD 003.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to bring in outside capacity to help NRCS deliver hands-on, on-the-ground technical assistance tied to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Program (CFDA 10.926). The overall focus is supporting Maryland farmers as they plan, design, and implement conservation practices that address natural resource concerns and strengthen long-term land stewardship, supporting broader Chesapeake Bay water quality and resource goals.
Which agency is offering and administering this opportunity?
The opportunity is offered by USDA NRCS and administered through the NRCS Maryland State Office.
What type of funding instrument is this?
The funding instrument type is a cooperative agreement. This generally means there will be substantial involvement and coordination with NRCS during project execution, rather than a hands-off grant arrangement.
Is this considered a discretionary funding opportunity?
Yes. The opportunity category is listed as discretionary.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated up to four awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount available?
The estimated total funding amount was $200,000.
What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from $25,000 (floor) to $50,000 (ceiling).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The notice specifies there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is this project intended to support?
The work is focused on supporting Maryland farmers (producers) participating in Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative-related activities, particularly by helping them plan and implement conservation practices.
What kind of work would successful applicants perform?
Successful applicant(s) would work alongside NRCS to support application processing and direct customer assistance for producers participating in Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative-related activities. The work is centered on technical assistance that helps move conservation efforts from planning through implementation.
Is developing Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs) part of the expected work?
Yes. A major expected task is the development of Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plans (CNMPs).
What minimum components must CNMPs include under this opportunity?
The announcement lists minimum required CNMP components as including: background and site information; manure and wastewater handling and storage; farmstead safety and security; land treatment practices; soil and risk assessment analyses; nutrient management meeting NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Code 590 criteria; recordkeeping; and references. The notice also mentions optional sections such as feed management and other utilization options.
Which standard or guidance must be followed for CNMP development?
Applicants are expected to follow the NRCS CNMP criteria referenced in the electronic Field Office Technical Guide (eFOTG) document linked in the notice.
Beyond CNMPs, what other support might awardees provide?
Awardees may be asked to assist NRCS with implementing Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative contracts. This support can be clerical, technical, or engineering in nature and may include helping with documentation and workflow, assembling or verifying technical information needed for practice planning, and supporting engineering or design-related tasks consistent with NRCS requirements and oversight.
Does this opportunity involve working directly with NRCS staff?
Yes. The description emphasizes that successful applicants would work alongside NRCS, and the cooperative agreement structure indicates coordination and involvement with NRCS during execution.
What program is this technical assistance tied to?
The technical assistance is tied to the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Program (CFDA 10.926).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes state and local governments, tribal governments and tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including those without 501(c)(3) status), for-profit organizations (including small businesses), individuals, and other eligible applicants as clarified by the announcement.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. The primary eligibility restriction stated is that other federal agencies are not eligible to receive funding under this particular announcement.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS 12 MD 003.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
Key dates listed include a posted/creation date of August 9, 2012, a closing date of August 24, 2012, and an archive date of September 23, 2012.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement?
For assistance accessing the full announcement, the notice lists Denise Parker, Grants and Agreements Specialist, at 443-482-2921.
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