Opportunity Information: Apply for CEPD 2010 03
Apply for CEPD 2010 03
- The Farm Service Agency in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Reserve Program Technical Assistance Training" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.999 Long Term Standing Agreements For Storage, Transportation And Lease.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 24, 2010 and posted on Aug 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 30, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $100,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Technical Assistance Training opportunity is a Farm Service Agency (FSA) funding announcement for organizations or individuals who can deliver classroom-style training to FSA employees. The central need behind the grant is practical: FSA staff must be able to understand, evaluate, and oversee the technical assistance work that goes into CRP continuous sign-up conservation plans, especially when those plans are developed by third-party Technical Service Providers (TSPs). In other words, FSA is looking for qualified trainers who can help its staff build enough subject-matter competence to conduct solid quality control reviews and to monitor contract implementation after plans are approved.
This is a competitive cooperative agreement (not a formula grant), meaning applicants compete against each other and, because it is a cooperative agreement, the federal agency typically expects a closer working relationship during the project than with a standard grant. The legal authority for the award is cited as sections 1231 through 1236 of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended. The funding activity area is natural resources, reflecting CRP's role in conservation planning and land stewardship.
Funding for the announcement is up to $100,000 total for fiscal year 2010, with an award ceiling of $100,000 and no stated minimum award amount (award floor is $0). The notice anticipates up to 10 awards, suggesting FSA may fund multiple trainers or training providers rather than relying on a single nationwide contractor. No cost share or matching funds are required, which can lower barriers to participation for smaller entities or specialized training providers.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning the opportunity is broadly open to many types of applicants (for example, nonprofits, for-profits, educational institutions, or individuals), subject to any additional clarifications contained in the full announcement. A key practical requirement is travel: services may be delivered in any state that FSA determines needs training, and applicants must be willing and able to travel accordingly. The work itself is explicitly described as classroom training for FSA employees, focused on the technical components of CRP continuous sign-up conservation planning and the skills needed to review TSP-developed plans for quality and compliance.
The estimated project period runs from October 2010 through September 2011, aligning with a one-year performance window. The opportunity was posted August 30, 2010, with an application deadline of September 30, 2010, and it was archived October 1, 2010. The funding opportunity number is CEPD 2010 03. For questions or help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Kathie Moh, Program Analyst, at 202-720-0282.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - CRP Technical Assistance Training (FSA)
What is the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Technical Assistance Training opportunity?
This opportunity is a Farm Service Agency (FSA) funding announcement to support classroom-style training delivered to FSA employees. The training is intended to strengthen staff capability to understand, evaluate, and oversee the technical assistance work used in CRP continuous sign-up conservation plans.
What problem or need is this funding trying to address?
FSA staff need practical, subject-matter competence to conduct quality control reviews and to monitor contract implementation after CRP conservation plans are approved, including plans developed by third-party Technical Service Providers (TSPs).
Who is offering this funding opportunity?
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is offering this funding announcement.
What type of award is it?
The announcement is for a competitive cooperative agreement. Applicants compete for selection, and because it is a cooperative agreement, the federal agency typically expects a closer working relationship during the project than with a standard grant.
Is this a formula grant or a competitive opportunity?
It is a competitive opportunity, not a formula grant.
What is the legal authority for the award?
The legal authority cited is sections 1231 through 1236 of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended.
What is the funding activity area?
The funding activity area is natural resources, reflecting CRP's focus on conservation planning and land stewardship.
How much funding is available?
Funding is up to $100,000 total for fiscal year 2010.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award amount is stated. The award floor is listed as $0.
How many awards does FSA expect to make?
The notice anticipates up to 10 awards, suggesting FSA may fund multiple trainers or training providers.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost share or matching funds are required.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to many types of applicants (such as nonprofits, for-profits, educational institutions, or individuals), subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
Are individuals allowed to apply, or only organizations?
The eligibility is described as unrestricted and explicitly mentions organizations or individuals who can deliver the required training.
What kind of work would the award support?
The work is described as classroom training for FSA employees focused on the technical components of CRP continuous sign-up conservation planning and on the skills needed to review TSP-developed plans for quality and compliance.
Who is the intended audience for the training?
The intended trainees are FSA employees.
What are Technical Service Providers (TSPs) in this context?
In this announcement, TSPs are third-party providers who may develop CRP continuous sign-up conservation plans. The training is meant to help FSA staff evaluate and oversee work products created by these providers.
Will travel be required to deliver the training?
Yes. A key practical requirement is that services may be delivered in any state that FSA determines needs training, and applicants must be willing and able to travel accordingly.
Where can the training take place?
The announcement indicates training may be delivered in any state, depending on where FSA determines there is a need.
What is the estimated project period?
The estimated project period runs from October 2010 through September 2011.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on August 30, 2010.
What was the application deadline?
The application deadline was September 30, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on October 1, 2010.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is CEPD 2010 03.
How can someone get help or ask questions about the full announcement?
For questions or help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Kathie Moh, Program Analyst, at 202-720-0282.
What is the main outcome FSA is looking for from this training?
The central outcome is improved staff competence to conduct solid quality control reviews of CRP continuous sign-up conservation plans (including those developed by TSPs) and to monitor contract implementation after approval.
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