Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS CA 10 0005
Apply for USDA NRCS CA 10 0005
- The California State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Farm Bill Assistance in Kern County, CA" 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 Apr 29, 2010 and posted on Apr 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 13, 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 $50,000.00 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 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses Individuals State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Farm Bill Assistance in Kern County, CA opportunity is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cooperative agreement intended to boost on-the-ground delivery of Farm Bill conservation programs in Kern County. The central idea is to fund one partner organization (or other eligible applicant) to work side-by-side with NRCS staff to expand outreach to private agricultural landowners and to speed up implementation, follow-up, and verification of conservation practices tied to NRCS contracts. The work is closely tied to major NRCS Farm Bill programs, especially the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and is framed around practical resource goals like conserving water, improving irrigation efficiency, reducing erosion, protecting water quality, and supporting wildlife habitat.
Under this agreement, the selected applicant is expected to provide technical assistance and field-based support that directly helps producers carry out conservation plans and meet NRCS standards. A major emphasis is irrigation and agricultural water conservation. Key tasks include conducting irrigation system evaluations for new and existing EQIP participants to determine irrigation efficiency and distribution uniformity, with the broader aim of conserving both water and energy. The partner will also help NRCS by conducting field checks tied to contract practice implementation and payment, which means meeting with producers, verifying that installed practices match NRCS standards and specifications, and taking physical measurements of structural practices using appropriate measurement devices. In addition, the awardee will assist producers already under contract with conservation management practices, including gathering and evaluating producer records and helping with disciplines such as irrigation water management.
Outreach is another required part of the work. In coordination with NRCS staff, the successful applicant must help plan and deliver community outreach and education, including at least one irrigation water management workshop or similar event aimed at local producers. Reporting is built into the agreement as well: the awardee must submit quarterly progress reports tracking work completed across tasks and deliver a year-end report documenting accomplishments. Because this is a cooperative agreement (not a hands-off grant), NRCS expects to be substantially involved in the project, including participating in planning and management, coordinating activities, providing oversight, and supplying agency tools as needed (such as software, forms, and technical resource information). All technical services must align with USDA NRCS regulations and the Field Office Technical Guide standards and specifications.
The funding and structure are straightforward. NRCS anticipated making a single award, with an FY2010 funding ceiling of $50,000 and an award floor of $25,000, and no cost sharing or match required. The project period described is approximately June 1, 2010 through June 1, 2011, structured as a one-year base period with up to three additional one-year options, contingent on funding and performance. Funding for follow-on years is not guaranteed and may vary, with amendments possible if future funds become available.
Applications are evaluated using criteria listed in descending order of importance. The top factor is demonstrated ability to conduct irrigation system evaluations, specifically experience measuring distribution uniformity. Next is organizational capability, meaning whether the applicant has the staffing, resources, and management capacity to perform the work professionally and represent NRCS well. Third is knowledge of Kern County conservation issues and familiarity with NRCS practice standards and specifications relevant to those issues. Fourth is the ability to design and carry out effective outreach events and workshops. NRCS may hold discussions with applicants to clarify experience and work plans, then negotiate final costs and terms with the selected applicant.
Basic opportunity details include: Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS CA 10 0005; instrument type Cooperative Agreement; activity category Natural Resources; CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), special district governments, small businesses, individuals, state and local governments (including county and city/township), and federally recognized tribal governments. The opportunity was posted April 29, 2010, with an application closing date of May 13, 2010 (archived June 12, 2010). The listed contact for access issues was Kimberly Pedersen at 530-792-5678.
Farm Bill Assistance in Kern County, CA - FAQs
What is the Farm Bill Assistance in Kern County, CA opportunity?
This opportunity is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cooperative agreement intended to increase on-the-ground delivery of Farm Bill conservation programs in Kern County, California. It focuses on helping private agricultural producers implement conservation practices tied to NRCS contracts, with a strong emphasis on irrigation and agricultural water conservation.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
It is a cooperative agreement. NRCS expects substantial involvement in the project, including participation in planning and management, coordination, oversight, and providing agency tools as needed (such as software, forms, and technical resource information).
What is the main purpose of the project?
The purpose is to fund one partner organization (or other eligible applicant) to work side-by-side with NRCS staff to expand outreach to private agricultural landowners and speed up implementation, follow-up, and verification of conservation practices under NRCS Farm Bill programs, especially EQIP.
Which NRCS program is most closely tied to this work?
The work is closely tied to major NRCS Farm Bill conservation programs, especially the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The CFDA associated with the opportunity is 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program).
What types of conservation goals does this agreement support?
The agreement is framed around practical resource goals such as conserving water, improving irrigation efficiency, reducing erosion, protecting water quality, and supporting wildlife habitat.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on Kern County, California.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS anticipated making a single award.
What is the funding range for this opportunity?
The FY2010 funding ceiling is $50,000 and the award floor is $25,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No cost sharing or match is required.
What is the expected project period?
The project period described is approximately June 1, 2010 through June 1, 2011.
Are there options for additional years of funding?
Yes. The agreement is structured as a one-year base period with up to three additional one-year options, contingent on funding and performance. Follow-on funding is not guaranteed and may vary, and amendments may be possible if future funds become available.
What kind of partner is NRCS looking for?
NRCS is looking for one selected applicant to provide technical assistance and field-based support that helps producers carry out conservation plans and meet NRCS standards, while also supporting outreach and education in coordination with NRCS staff.
What technical assistance is the awardee expected to provide?
The awardee is expected to provide technical assistance and field-based support that directly helps producers carry out conservation plans and meet NRCS standards and specifications. All technical services must align with USDA NRCS regulations and the Field Office Technical Guide standards and specifications.
What is the major technical emphasis of the project?
A major emphasis is irrigation and agricultural water conservation, including evaluating irrigation systems to determine irrigation efficiency and distribution uniformity to conserve both water and energy.
What are irrigation system evaluations expected to include?
The work includes conducting irrigation system evaluations for new and existing EQIP participants to determine irrigation efficiency and distribution uniformity, with the broader goal of conserving water and energy.
Does the opportunity require experience measuring distribution uniformity?
Yes. The top evaluation factor is demonstrated ability to conduct irrigation system evaluations, specifically experience measuring distribution uniformity.
What field verification work is required?
The partner will help NRCS by conducting field checks tied to contract practice implementation and payment. This includes meeting with producers, verifying that installed practices match NRCS standards and specifications, and taking physical measurements of structural practices using appropriate measurement devices.
Does the awardee support producers already under contract?
Yes. The awardee will assist producers already under contract with conservation management practices, including gathering and evaluating producer records and helping with disciplines such as irrigation water management.
What outreach activities are required?
In coordination with NRCS staff, the successful applicant must help plan and deliver community outreach and education, including at least one irrigation water management workshop or similar event aimed at local producers.
What reporting is required under the agreement?
The awardee must submit quarterly progress reports tracking work completed across tasks and deliver a year-end report documenting accomplishments.
How involved will NRCS be during the project?
Because this is a cooperative agreement, NRCS expects substantial involvement, including participating in planning and management, coordinating activities, providing oversight, and supplying agency tools as needed.
What standards must technical services follow?
All technical services must align with USDA NRCS regulations and the Field Office Technical Guide standards and specifications.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), special district governments, small businesses, individuals, state and local governments (including county and city/township), and federally recognized tribal governments.
How will applications be evaluated?
Applications are evaluated using criteria listed in descending order of importance: (1) demonstrated ability to conduct irrigation system evaluations, specifically experience measuring distribution uniformity; (2) organizational capability (staffing, resources, and management capacity to perform professionally and represent NRCS well); (3) knowledge of Kern County conservation issues and familiarity with NRCS practice standards and specifications relevant to those issues; and (4) ability to design and carry out effective outreach events and workshops.
May NRCS request discussions or negotiate terms?
Yes. NRCS may hold discussions with applicants to clarify experience and work plans, then negotiate final costs and terms with the selected applicant.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS CA 10 0005.
What is the activity category?
The activity category is Natural Resources.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on April 29, 2010, and the application closing date was May 13, 2010. It was archived on June 12, 2010.
Who is the contact listed for access issues?
The listed contact for access issues is Kimberly Pedersen at 530-792-5678.
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