Opportunity Information: Apply for PD USDA NRCS GA 12 02
Apply for PD USDA NRCS GA 12 02
- The Georgia State Office in the agriculture education environment natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Enhancing Program Delivery in Georgia" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.072 Wetlands Reserve Program 10.902 Soil and Water Conservation 10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program 10.913 Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program 10.920 Grassland Reserve Program 10.922 Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP) 10.924 Conservation Stewardship Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 29, 2012 and posted on Jun 28, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 30, 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 $400,000.00 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 8 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Enhancing Program Delivery in Georgia opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number: PD USDA NRCS GA 12 02) is a Georgia NRCS Request for Proposals focused on improving how NRCS conservation programs are promoted and delivered to new and underserved individuals, groups, and communities across the state. The central idea is to fund outreach and related efforts that help these audiences better understand NRCS offerings, access assistance more easily, and ultimately participate in NRCS programs at higher rates. Rather than simply funding standalone activities, Georgia NRCS intends to partner with selected applicants to strengthen program promotion, delivery, and technical assistance targeted to underserved communities.
This funding is offered as a cooperative agreement under a mandatory opportunity category, with project work aligned to agriculture, education, environment, and natural resources. The opportunity connects to several NRCS program areas (CFDA listings) that applicants may support through outreach and delivery improvements, including Soil and Water Conservation (10.902), Environmental Quality Incentives Program/EQIP (10.912), Conservation Stewardship Program/CSP (10.924), Wetlands Reserve Program (10.072), Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (10.913), Grassland Reserve Program (10.920), Healthy Forests Reserve Program (10.922), and related conservation initiatives. While the competition is about outreach and delivery enhancement rather than direct conservation practice installation, it is designed to increase awareness and participation in these conservation programs among audiences that have historically been harder to reach or less served.
For FY 2012, Georgia NRCS set an estimated total of up to $400,000 available statewide, with an expectation of making around 8 awards. Individual awards are relatively small by design to support multiple projects around the state: NRCS funding per grant must be at least $15,000 and cannot exceed $50,000. A cost-share requirement applies to every award level: applicants must provide a 25 percent local match for the amount of federal funding received. In practical terms, this means proposals need to clearly document what the match will be (cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on NRCS rules) and how the matching resources directly support the proposed outreach and delivery work.
Projects funded through this competition are intended to be short, practical efforts, with project durations ranging from one to two years. Funds are awarded through a statewide competitive process, so applications are reviewed against the objectives and criteria described in the full notice, and only eligible entities are considered. The eligible applicant categories include state governments, county governments, special district governments, small businesses, federally recognized tribal governments, other Native American tribal organizations, and nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education). The overall emphasis is on applicants that can credibly reach targeted communities, communicate program benefits in an effective and culturally appropriate way, and help reduce barriers that prevent eligible producers, landowners, or communities from engaging with NRCS.
Key administrative dates for the posted announcement show it was posted on June 28, 2012, created June 29, 2012, and had an application deadline of July 30, 2012, with an archive date of August 29, 2012. Additional details, including any specific outreach priorities, required application components, and submission instructions, were referenced through the Georgia NRCS outreach webpage at http://www.ga.nrcs.usda.gov/outreach.html. For applicants who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the listed contact was Sharon Gipson, State Administrative Officer, at 706-546-2272 or sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the "Enhancing Program Delivery in Georgia" opportunity?
This is a Georgia NRCS Request for Proposals (RFP) focused on improving how NRCS conservation programs are promoted and delivered to new and underserved individuals, groups, and communities across Georgia. The purpose is to fund outreach and related efforts that help these audiences better understand NRCS offerings, access assistance more easily, and participate in NRCS programs at higher rates.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PD USDA NRCS GA 12 02.
Who is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia (Georgia NRCS).
What is the main goal of the funding?
The main goal is to enhance program promotion, delivery, and technical assistance so that new and underserved communities can more easily learn about NRCS programs and successfully participate in them.
Is this funding meant to pay for conservation practice installation on the ground?
The competition is described as being about outreach and delivery enhancement rather than direct conservation practice installation. It is designed to increase awareness and participation in NRCS programs among audiences that have historically been harder to reach or less served.
What type of award is being offered?
Funding is offered as a cooperative agreement.
What is the opportunity category?
The opportunity category is mandatory.
What project areas does this opportunity align with?
Project work is aligned to agriculture, education, environment, and natural resources.
What NRCS program areas are connected to this opportunity?
The opportunity connects to several NRCS program areas (CFDA listings) that applicants may support through outreach and delivery improvements, including:
- Soil and Water Conservation (10.902)
- Environmental Quality Incentives Program / EQIP (10.912)
- Conservation Stewardship Program / CSP (10.924)
- Wetlands Reserve Program (10.072)
- Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (10.913)
- Grassland Reserve Program (10.920)
- Healthy Forests Reserve Program (10.922)
- Related conservation initiatives
How much total funding is available?
For FY 2012, Georgia NRCS estimated a total of up to $400,000 available statewide.
How many awards are expected?
Georgia NRCS expected to make around 8 awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
NRCS funding per grant must be at least $15,000 and cannot exceed $50,000.
Is there a cost-share or match requirement?
Yes. A 25 percent local match is required for the amount of federal funding received.
How should applicants address the match in their proposal?
Proposals should clearly document what the match will be and how the matching resources directly support the proposed outreach and delivery work. The announcement notes match may include cash and/or allowable in-kind contributions, depending on NRCS rules.
How long can a project last under this opportunity?
Projects are intended to be short, practical efforts, with project durations ranging from one to two years.
Is this a statewide competition?
Yes. Funds are awarded through a statewide competitive process, and applications are reviewed against the objectives and criteria described in the full notice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicant categories include:
- State governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Small businesses
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education)
Are institutions of higher education eligible if they are 501(c)(3) organizations?
The eligibility statement specifies nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
What types of applicants are prioritized in practice?
The emphasis is on applicants that can credibly reach targeted underserved communities, communicate program benefits effectively and in a culturally appropriate way, and help reduce barriers that prevent eligible producers, landowners, or communities from engaging with NRCS.
What kinds of activities does Georgia NRCS want to fund?
The announcement emphasizes outreach and related efforts that strengthen program promotion, improve delivery, and expand technical assistance targeted to underserved communities, with the intent to increase understanding, reduce access barriers, and raise participation in NRCS programs.
Does Georgia NRCS intend to partner with applicants, or just issue a stand-alone grant?
Georgia NRCS stated an intent to partner with selected applicants to strengthen program promotion, delivery, and technical assistance targeted to underserved communities.
When was this opportunity posted and when was it due?
The announcement was posted on June 28, 2012, created on June 29, 2012, and the application deadline was July 30, 2012.
When was this opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is August 29, 2012.
Where were applicants directed for additional details and instructions?
Additional details (including any specific outreach priorities, required application components, and submission instructions) were referenced through the Georgia NRCS outreach webpage at: http://www.ga.nrcs.usda.gov/outreach.html
Who can applicants contact if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The listed contact was Sharon Gipson, State Administrative Officer, at 706-546-2272 or sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov.
Is this opportunity limited to Georgia?
It is described as a Georgia NRCS opportunity and the FY 2012 funding is described as available statewide within Georgia.
What audience is this opportunity trying to reach through funded projects?
Funded projects are intended to reach new and underserved individuals, groups, and communities across the state, especially audiences that have historically been harder to reach or less served.
What does "enhancing program delivery" mean in this context?
In this announcement, it refers to improving promotion, outreach, access, and related technical assistance so targeted communities can better understand NRCS offerings and face fewer barriers to participating in NRCS conservation programs.
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