Opportunity Information: Apply for PD USDA NRCS GA 13 01
Apply for PD USDA NRCS GA 13 01
- The Georgia State Office in the agriculture community development education 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 10.914 Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program 10.924 Conservation Stewardship Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 1, 2013 and posted on Aug 1, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 30, 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 $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 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments State governments Small businesses County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
Enhancing Program Delivery in Georgia (Funding Opportunity Number PD USDA NRCS GA 13 01) was a discretionary USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cooperative agreement opportunity administered through the Georgia State Office. Its core goal was to strengthen how USDA programs are delivered across Georgia while also expanding outreach so that people who have historically been left out of federal conservation and agriculture assistance can better understand, access, and participate in those programs. The announcement specifically emphasized increasing awareness and understanding among new and underserved individuals and groups, including veterans and underserved communities, with the broader intent of improving equitable participation in USDA resources and services statewide.
The funding was tied to several NRCS conservation and technical assistance program areas, reflected through the listed CFDA numbers and program references: 10.072 (Wetlands Reserve Program), 10.902 (Conservation Technical Assistance/Soil and Water Conservation), 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program, EQIP), 10.914 (Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program, WHIP), and 10.924 (Conservation Stewardship Program, CSP). In practical terms, projects proposed under this opportunity would be expected to support conservation-related outreach, education, community engagement, and technical assistance activities that help eligible participants learn about NRCS options, navigate application processes, and successfully implement conservation practices aligned with these program authorities.
Financially, the opportunity anticipated up to 20 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $400,000. Individual awards were expected to range from a floor of $10,000 to a ceiling of $50,000. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources (cash or allowable in-kind support, depending on the specific terms) to complement the federal funding. The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates more substantial involvement by the agency in project oversight or collaboration than a standard grant, often through coordination, technical input, or shared responsibilities during project implementation.
Eligibility was broad and covered multiple organization types that could credibly deliver outreach and program-delivery support at the local or regional level. Eligible applicants included state, county, city/township, and special district governments; small businesses; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education, as stated). This mix of eligible entities suggests the program was designed to encourage partnerships and locally grounded efforts, such as nonprofit-led outreach initiatives, collaborations with local governments or conservation districts, and tribal or community-based engagement strategies that can reach producers, landowners, and communities that may not traditionally engage with USDA programs.
The opportunity was posted and created on August 1, 2013, with an original and current closing date of August 30, 2013, and an archive date of September 29, 2013. Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to the listed grants and agreements specialist, Rebekah Huson, at the provided phone number (706-546-2119).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is titled Enhancing Program Delivery in Georgia.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is PD USDA NRCS GA 13 01.
Which federal agency offered this opportunity?
This was offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and administered through the Georgia State Office.
What is the main goal of the opportunity?
The core goal was to strengthen how USDA programs are delivered across Georgia while expanding outreach so that people who have historically been left out of federal conservation and agriculture assistance can better understand, access, and participate in those programs.
Who was the outreach intended to reach?
The announcement emphasized increasing awareness and understanding among new and underserved individuals and groups, including veterans and underserved communities, with the broader intent of improving equitable participation in USDA resources and services statewide.
What kinds of activities were projects expected to support?
Based on the program description, projects were expected to support conservation-related outreach, education, community engagement, and technical assistance activities. These activities would help eligible participants learn about NRCS options, navigate application processes, and successfully implement conservation practices aligned with the referenced program authorities.
Which NRCS program areas were tied to this opportunity?
The funding was tied to multiple NRCS conservation and technical assistance program areas reflected through the listed CFDA numbers and program references:
- 10.072 - Wetlands Reserve Program
- 10.902 - Conservation Technical Assistance / Soil and Water Conservation
- 10.912 - Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
- 10.914 - Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP)
- 10.924 - Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
How much total funding was anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated an estimated total funding amount of $400,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
Up to 20 awards were anticipated.
What was the expected award size?
Individual awards were expected to range from a $10,000 floor to a $50,000 ceiling.
Was there a cost-share or match requirement?
Yes. A cost-sharing or matching requirement applied, meaning applicants needed to contribute non-federal resources to complement the federal funding. The description notes this could be cash or allowable in-kind support, depending on the specific terms.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The funding instrument was a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this was a cooperative agreement (instead of a standard grant)?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates more substantial involvement by the agency in project oversight or collaboration than a standard grant, often through coordination, technical input, or shared responsibilities during project implementation.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility included a broad range of entity types, specifically:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Small businesses
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Other tribal organizations
- Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education, as stated)
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit category?
No. The eligibility language specifies nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education.
What geographic area was this opportunity focused on?
The opportunity focused on enhancing program delivery across Georgia and was administered through the NRCS Georgia State Office.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted and created on August 1, 2013.
What was the application closing date?
The original and current closing date was August 30, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 29, 2013.
Who was the point of contact for questions or access issues?
Questions or access issues related to the full announcement were directed to Rebekah Huson, the listed grants and agreements specialist.
How could applicants contact the listed point of contact?
The phone number provided for Rebekah Huson was 706-546-2119.
What was the broader intent behind the outreach emphasis?
The broader intent was to improve equitable participation in USDA resources and services statewide by increasing awareness and understanding among new and underserved individuals and groups.
What kinds of organizations did the eligibility suggest NRCS wanted to encourage?
The mix of eligible entities suggests the program was designed to encourage partnerships and locally grounded efforts, such as nonprofit-led outreach initiatives, collaborations with local governments or conservation districts, and tribal or community-based engagement strategies that can reach producers, landowners, and communities that may not traditionally engage with USDA programs.
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