Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS CA 10 0003
Apply for USDA NRCS CA 10 0003
- The California State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Farm Bill Assistance in Stanislaus County California" 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 7, 2010 and posted on Apr 7, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $75,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments County governments Small businesses Special district governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Farm Bill Assistance in Stanislaus County California" (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS CA 10 0003), is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cooperative agreement intended to expand on-the-ground delivery of Farm Bill conservation programs in Stanislaus County. The central goal is to help private landowners and agricultural producers participate in voluntary NRCS programs that protect and improve natural resources while keeping farms and ranches productive. The work supports NRCS priorities like reducing soil erosion, improving water quality and water supplies, enhancing wildlife habitat, and lowering risks and damages tied to floods and other natural disasters. The opportunity is structured around NRCS conservation authorities under the Farm Bill, including programs such as EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program), WHIP (Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program), AWEP (Agricultural Water Enhancement Program), and CSP (Conservation Stewardship Program), all of which combine technical planning with financial assistance to encourage conservation practices on working lands.
The agreement is designed for an outside partner to work side-by-side with NRCS staff in Stanislaus County to provide both technical assistance and administrative coordination that speeds up contract implementation and improves tracking of both new and prior-year Farm Bill contracts. A major emphasis is direct producer engagement: answering questions, explaining conservation program options, helping with outreach, and maintaining follow-through so that conservation practices planned under NRCS contracts actually get installed correctly and on schedule. The partner is also expected to help plan and deliver community outreach events with NRCS and participate in local interagency meetings to support fair and effective program delivery across communities.
The scope of work includes several practical, field-oriented responsibilities. The successful applicant will assist producers through the participation pipeline by helping with outreach, providing program information, responding to producer questions, and supporting application screening and ranking. The work also includes eligibility and application processing support, as well as assistance with contract technical planning. On the implementation side, the partner will help conduct field checks needed for payment approval, which requires meeting with participants and confirming that installed conservation practices meet NRCS standards and specifications. This includes taking physical measurements for structural practices and performing visual assessments for vegetative practices, using NRCS guidance such as the Field Office Technical Guide standards. In addition, the partner will provide technical assistance for conservation management practices already under contract, which can involve collecting and evaluating producer records, and helping complete status reviews of existing contracts to identify whether additional assistance is needed to keep implementation on track. The agreement also includes spot checks related to Conservation Security Program (CSP) contract enhancements.
Oversight and collaboration are built into the structure of the award. NRCS states it will be "substantially involved" in carrying out the work, will assign a representative to participate in planning and management, and will provide oversight along with access to agency software, forms, and resource information as needed. The awardee must ensure that all conservation planning, practice application support, and verification activities meet USDA NRCS standards and specifications and comply with NRCS regulations.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, NRCS anticipated making one award. The funding ceiling for the fiscal year was $75,000, with an award floor of $25,000, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. The cooperative agreement is set up with a one-year base period plus three optional one-year extensions, indicating the intent to continue the relationship beyond the initial year if performance and funding allow. For the cycle described in the notice, activities were expected to run roughly from May 7, 2010 through May 7, 2011. The opportunity was posted April 7, 2010, with a closing date of April 23, 2010, and it was later archived May 23, 2010.
Eligibility was broad and included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, individuals, local governments (including city or township, county, and special district governments), state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions). The funding activity category is Natural Resources, and the CFDA listing referenced is 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program, which aligns with the practical, implementation-focused nature of the tasks described.
For access issues or questions about the announcement, the listed contact was John Drumm, Supervisory Management Analyst, reachable by phone at 530 792 5675 or by email at john.drumm@ca.usda.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Farm Bill Assistance in Stanislaus County California (USDA NRCS CA 10 0003)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Farm Bill Assistance in Stanislaus County California."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS CA 10 0003.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cooperative agreement.
What is the overall purpose of the cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to expand on-the-ground delivery of Farm Bill conservation programs in Stanislaus County by helping private landowners and agricultural producers participate in voluntary NRCS programs that protect and improve natural resources while keeping farms and ranches productive.
Where will the work take place?
The work is focused on Stanislaus County, California, and is intended to be carried out side-by-side with NRCS staff in that county.
Who is the intended beneficiary of the work supported by this award?
The work is intended to support private landowners and agricultural producers by helping them access and successfully implement voluntary NRCS Farm Bill conservation programs.
Which NRCS priorities does this work support?
The notice highlights priorities such as reducing soil erosion, improving water quality and water supplies, enhancing wildlife habitat, and lowering risks and damages tied to floods and other natural disasters.
Which Farm Bill conservation programs are referenced in the opportunity?
The announcement references conservation authorities under the Farm Bill, including programs such as EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program), WHIP (Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program), AWEP (Agricultural Water Enhancement Program), and CSP (Conservation Stewardship Program).
What type of assistance is the partner expected to provide?
The outside partner is expected to provide both technical assistance and administrative coordination to speed up contract implementation and improve tracking of new and prior-year Farm Bill contracts.
What does "producer engagement" mean in this opportunity?
Producer engagement includes answering questions, explaining conservation program options, helping with outreach, and maintaining follow-through so that conservation practices planned under NRCS contracts are installed correctly and on schedule.
Will the awardee work independently or with NRCS staff?
The partner is expected to work side-by-side with NRCS staff, and NRCS states it will be substantially involved in carrying out the work.
What outreach responsibilities are included in the scope of work?
The scope includes helping with outreach, providing program information, responding to producer questions, helping plan and deliver community outreach events with NRCS, and participating in local interagency meetings.
What support is expected during the application and selection process for producers?
The partner will assist producers through the participation pipeline by supporting outreach, answering questions, and supporting application screening and ranking, along with eligibility and application processing support.
What is meant by "contract technical planning" support?
The partner is expected to assist with contract technical planning as part of helping implement Farm Bill conservation programs under NRCS authorities.
What implementation and verification activities are included?
The partner will help conduct field checks needed for payment approval, meeting with participants and confirming installed conservation practices meet NRCS standards and specifications.
What kinds of field checks are described for different practice types?
For structural practices, the work may include taking physical measurements. For vegetative practices, it may include performing visual assessments, using NRCS guidance such as the Field Office Technical Guide standards.
Does the scope include work on existing contracts?
Yes. The partner will provide technical assistance for conservation management practices already under contract and help complete status reviews of existing contracts to determine whether additional assistance is needed to keep implementation on track.
What kind of records work may be required?
The announcement notes that technical assistance for conservation management practices can involve collecting and evaluating producer records.
Are CSP (Conservation Stewardship Program / Conservation Security Program) activities included?
Yes. The agreement includes spot checks related to CSP contract enhancements, and the notice also references Conservation Security Program (CSP) contract enhancements.
What level of involvement will NRCS have in the project?
NRCS indicates it will be substantially involved, will assign a representative to participate in planning and management, and will provide oversight.
Will the awardee have access to NRCS systems and resources?
NRCS states it will provide access to agency software, forms, and resource information as needed.
What standards must the awardee follow when providing planning, support, or verification?
The awardee must ensure all conservation planning, practice application support, and verification activities meet USDA NRCS standards and specifications and comply with NRCS regulations.
How many awards did NRCS anticipate making?
NRCS anticipated making one award.
What is the funding range for this opportunity?
The funding ceiling for the fiscal year was $75,000 and the award floor was $25,000.
Is cost sharing or a match required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
What is the period of performance structure?
The cooperative agreement is structured as a one-year base period plus three optional one-year extensions, indicating an intent to continue beyond the initial year if performance and funding allow.
What were the expected activity dates for the cycle described in the notice?
Activities were expected to run roughly from May 7, 2010 through May 7, 2011.
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted April 7, 2010 and had a closing date of April 23, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The notice indicates it was archived on May 23, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility included public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, individuals, local governments (including city or township, county, and special district governments), state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions).
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
What CFDA listing is referenced?
The CFDA listing referenced is 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
Who can be contacted for access issues or questions about the announcement?
The listed contact is John Drumm, Supervisory Management Analyst. Phone: 530 792 5675. Email: john.drumm@ca.usda.gov.
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