Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS FL 10 01
Apply for USDA NRCS FL 10 01
- The Florida State Office in the agriculture natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "EQIP COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 22, 2010 and posted on Jun 22, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 23, 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 $75,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The EQIP Cooperative Agreement (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS FL 10 01) is a discretionary grant opportunity from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Florida State Office, designed to bring in outside partners to help carry out Farm Bill conservation work across Florida. The core purpose is to support the Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) program, which focuses on the conservation, maintenance, and improvement of natural resources. In practice, this means NRCS is looking for applicants who can help implement conservation activities and assist with program delivery connected to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which is listed under CFDA 10.912.
For Fiscal Year 2010, NRCS is placing special emphasis on work performed in Orange and Lake Counties, meaning proposals that directly support conservation technical assistance efforts in those counties are a priority. At the same time, NRCS notes several other counties with heavy workload needs, including Okeechobee, Glades, Hendry, and Jackson Counties. Proposals focused on these high-demand counties will be considered, and NRCS also indicates it will consider applications for other locations statewide, so the opportunity is not strictly limited to the priority counties.
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement, which typically signals a more collaborative relationship than a standard grant, often with substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project. NRCS expects to make around 10 awards. The estimated total funding available is $75,000, and the maximum award (award ceiling) is also $75,000, with no minimum award amount specified (award floor of $0). A cost sharing or matching requirement applies, so applicants should anticipate the need to contribute eligible non-federal resources or other qualifying match consistent with the program rules.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities and even individuals. Eligible applicants include federal and non-federal tribal entities (including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations), state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education in those categories as listed), small businesses, other for-profit organizations that are not small businesses, and individuals. This wide eligibility suggests NRCS is open to partnerships with local governments, conservation groups, community-based organizations, private sector providers, and others capable of delivering or supporting technical conservation assistance.
Key dates for the opportunity show it was posted on June 22, 2010, with an application closing date of July 23, 2010, and an archive date of August 22, 2010. Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Angela Allen, Contracting Officer, at 352-338-9553, which is also listed as the EQIP opportunity contact information.
FAQs: EQIP Cooperative Agreement (USDA NRCS FL 10 01)
What is the EQIP Cooperative Agreement (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS FL 10 01)?
It is a discretionary funding opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Florida State Office. The intent is to bring in outside partners to help carry out Farm Bill conservation work across Florida through a cooperative agreement.
What program is this funding meant to support?
The opportunity supports the Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) program, which focuses on conservation, maintenance, and improvement of natural resources. The work is connected to delivery of conservation activities associated with the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Is this opportunity connected to a CFDA number?
Yes. EQIP is listed under CFDA 10.912.
What is the main purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The core purpose is to partner with outside entities (and potentially individuals) that can help implement conservation activities and assist NRCS with program delivery tied to EQIP and the CTA mission across Florida.
What counties are prioritized for Fiscal Year 2010?
For FY 2010, NRCS places special emphasis on work performed in Orange County and Lake County. Proposals that directly support conservation technical assistance efforts in these counties are identified as a priority.
Are applications limited to Orange and Lake Counties?
No. While Orange and Lake Counties are emphasized for FY 2010, NRCS indicates it will consider applications for other locations statewide.
What other counties are specifically noted as having heavy workload needs?
NRCS notes several additional counties with heavy workload needs: Okeechobee, Glades, Hendry, and Jackson Counties. Proposals focused on these high-demand counties will be considered.
What type of award is this (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
This opportunity is offered as a cooperative agreement. The description indicates this typically involves a more collaborative relationship than a standard grant and often includes substantial involvement by the federal agency during the project.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expects to make around 10 awards.
How much total funding is estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available is $75,000.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $75,000.
Is there a minimum award amount (award floor)?
No minimum award amount is specified. The award floor is listed as $0.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. A cost sharing or matching requirement applies. Applicants should anticipate the need to contribute eligible non-federal resources or other qualifying match consistent with program rules.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. Eligible applicants include federal and non-federal tribal entities (including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations), state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3), excluding institutions of higher education in those categories as listed), small businesses, other for-profit organizations that are not small businesses, and individuals.
Are tribal entities eligible?
Yes. Eligible applicants include both federal and non-federal tribal entities, including federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations.
Are state and local governments eligible?
Yes. State governments, county governments, city or township governments, and special district governments are listed as eligible.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. Both 501(c)(3) nonprofits and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits are included as eligible applicant types, with the exclusion note as listed that these categories do not include institutions of higher education.
Are businesses eligible to apply?
Yes. Small businesses and other for-profit organizations that are not small businesses are listed as eligible.
Can an individual apply?
Yes. Individuals are included among the eligible applicant types.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on June 22, 2010.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is July 23, 2010.
What is the archive date?
The archive date is August 22, 2010.
Who can be contacted for help accessing the full announcement or for opportunity questions?
Applicants needing help accessing the full announcement were directed to contact Angela Allen, Contracting Officer, at 352-338-9553. This is also listed as the EQIP opportunity contact information.
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