Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS CA 10 0004
Apply for USDA NRCS CA 10 0004
- The California State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Farm Bill Assistance in Trinity 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 28, 2010 and posted on Apr 28, 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 $25,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $25,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Farm Bill Assistance in Trinity County, CA opportunity is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cooperative agreement aimed at boosting on-the-ground delivery of voluntary Farm Bill conservation programs for private landowners and agricultural producers in Trinity County. NRCS is looking for a local partner to help more producers participate in conservation planning and cost-share style programs that protect and improve natural resources while keeping working lands productive. The work is grounded in NRCS core conservation goals such as reducing soil erosion, improving water quantity and quality, strengthening wildlife habitat, and lowering damage from floods or other natural disasters, all by accelerating implementation of NRCS-approved conservation practices and keeping contracts on track.
The grant is structured as a cooperative agreement, which matters because NRCS is expected to be substantially involved throughout the project rather than simply issuing funds and stepping back. The selected partner will work closely with NRCS staff in Trinity County, with NRCS providing oversight and, as needed, agency software, forms, and other supporting resources. The agreement is designed for a one-year base period with up to three additional one-year options, with the initial project period described as approximately June 1, 2010 through June 1, 2011. For the fiscal year listed, NRCS anticipated making one award. Funding for that year had an estimated total of $25,000, with an award ceiling of $25,000 and an award floor of $10,000, and there is no cost share or matching requirement stated.
Programmatically, the work supports NRCS Farm Bill conservation programs, with particular emphasis on helping producers navigate and implement program contracts tied to efforts like EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program), CSP (Conservation Stewardship Program), CCPI (Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative), and wetlands-focused assistance such as the Wetlands Reserve Program. In practical terms, the partner is expected to expand outreach so landowners understand what is available, assist with the application pipeline, and help ensure contracted conservation practices are installed correctly and documented properly so participants can receive payment. The target outcome is smoother participation for producers and faster, higher-quality conservation practice implementation consistent with NRCS standards and specifications.
The scope of work is a mix of technical coordination and administrative support centered on both new and prior-year Farm Bill contracts. Key tasks include helping facilitate producer participation by conducting outreach, answering producer questions, providing information about conservation programs, and supporting steps like screening and ranking applications, processing applications and eligibility determinations, and helping with contract technical planning. Another major responsibility is coordinating and assisting with field checks tied to contract practice implementation for payment, including verifying that paperwork is current, receipts (when required) match actual practice implementation, and required program forms are delivered, signed, and returned. The partner will also support field office technical assistance by collecting producer records related to conservation management practices in existing contracts, and will help complete status reviews of existing contracts, including notifying participants when practices are due so implementation happens on time. Outreach expectations go beyond one-off contacts as well; the partner is expected to network and participate in interagency meetings to help ensure fair and coordinated delivery of USDA conservation programs across local communities.
Reporting and accountability are built into the award. The recipient is expected to submit quarterly progress reports that track progress across all tasks, plus a year-end report that documents accomplishments. All support provided, whether tied to conservation planning coordination, practice application, verification, or other assistance, must align with USDA NRCS regulations and NRCS practice standards and specifications, which is intended to keep conservation outcomes consistent and defensible across participants and practices.
Eligibility is broad and includes county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, state governments, federally recognized tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, certain public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education), small businesses, and individuals. Proposals are evaluated using criteria listed in descending order of importance, starting with organizational capabilities (including staffing experience and capacity to perform professionally and represent NRCS positively), followed by knowledge of Trinity County conservation issues and NRCS practice standards, then ability to work effectively with NRCS and local producers, and finally knowledge of local and state ordinances and regulations that affect conservation practice implementation in Trinity County. NRCS may hold discussions with applicants about their experience and proposed approach, and then negotiate costs and final terms with the selected applicant.
Administrative details in the posting include Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS CA 10 0004, activity category Natural Resources, and CFDA 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). The opportunity was posted April 28, 2010 with a closing date of May 13, 2010, and the listed contact for access issues was Kim Pedersen at 530-792-5678.
Farm Bill Assistance in Trinity County, CA (USDA NRCS) - FAQs
1) What is the "Farm Bill Assistance in Trinity County, CA" opportunity?
This opportunity is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) cooperative agreement focused on improving on-the-ground delivery of voluntary Farm Bill conservation programs for private landowners and agricultural producers in Trinity County, California.
2) What is the main purpose of this cooperative agreement?
The purpose is to help more producers participate in NRCS conservation planning and cost-share style programs, and to speed up and improve implementation of NRCS-approved conservation practices while keeping Farm Bill program contracts on track.
3) What conservation outcomes is NRCS trying to achieve through this project?
The work is tied to NRCS core conservation goals, including reducing soil erosion, improving water quantity and quality, strengthening wildlife habitat, and reducing damage from floods or other natural disasters by accelerating adoption of NRCS conservation practices.
4) What type of award is this?
This award is a cooperative agreement, meaning NRCS expects to be substantially involved during the project rather than only issuing funds and stepping back.
5) How will NRCS be involved during the project?
The selected partner is expected to work closely with NRCS staff in Trinity County. NRCS will provide oversight and, as needed, supporting resources such as agency software and forms.
6) What is the project period and potential length of the agreement?
The agreement is designed as a one-year base period with up to three additional one-year options. The initial project period is described as approximately June 1, 2010 through June 1, 2011.
7) How many awards did NRCS anticipate making?
For the fiscal year listed, NRCS anticipated making one award.
8) How much funding is available?
The estimated total funding for that year was $25,000. The award ceiling was $25,000 and the award floor was $10,000.
9) Is there a cost share or matching requirement?
No cost share or matching requirement is stated in the provided opportunity information.
10) Which NRCS conservation programs does this work support?
The work supports NRCS Farm Bill conservation programs, with emphasis on assisting with contracts and participation related to EQIP (Environmental Quality Incentives Program), CSP (Conservation Stewardship Program), CCPI (Cooperative Conservation Partnership Initiative), and wetlands-focused assistance such as the Wetlands Reserve Program.
11) Who is the intended beneficiary of the work?
The work is intended to benefit private landowners and agricultural producers in Trinity County by making it easier to participate in NRCS conservation planning and program contracts and by helping ensure conservation practices are installed and documented correctly for payment.
12) What does "on-the-ground delivery" mean in this context?
It refers to practical, field-level support that helps move producers from interest and application through contract requirements, implementation of conservation practices, and documentation/verification needed for payment, consistent with NRCS standards.
13) What kinds of outreach activities are expected from the partner?
The partner is expected to expand outreach so landowners understand available programs, answer producer questions, provide information about conservation programs, and network through participation in interagency meetings to support fair and coordinated delivery of USDA conservation programs across local communities.
14) What application and contracting support is included in the scope of work?
The scope includes supporting the application pipeline and participation steps such as screening and ranking applications, processing applications and eligibility determinations, and assisting with contract technical planning.
15) What implementation and verification support is included in the scope of work?
The partner will coordinate and assist with field checks tied to contract practice implementation for payment. This includes verifying paperwork is current, confirming receipts (when required) match actual implementation, and ensuring required program forms are delivered, signed, and returned.
16) Does the work include support for existing (prior-year) contracts?
Yes. The scope includes both new and prior-year Farm Bill contracts, including collecting producer records related to conservation management practices in existing contracts and completing status reviews of existing contracts.
17) What is meant by "keeping contracts on track"?
Based on the described tasks, it includes monitoring contract status, helping complete reviews, and notifying participants when conservation practices are due so implementation happens on time and remains consistent with program requirements.
18) What reporting is required under the award?
The recipient is expected to submit quarterly progress reports tracking progress across tasks, plus a year-end report documenting accomplishments.
19) What standards and rules must the partner follow when providing assistance?
All support must align with USDA NRCS regulations and NRCS practice standards and specifications to ensure conservation outcomes are consistent and defensible across participants and practices.
20) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility includes county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; state governments; federally recognized tribal governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; certain public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education); small businesses; and individuals.
21) How will proposals be evaluated?
Proposals are evaluated using criteria listed in descending order of importance: (1) organizational capabilities (including staffing experience and capacity to perform professionally and represent NRCS positively), (2) knowledge of Trinity County conservation issues and NRCS practice standards, (3) ability to work effectively with NRCS and local producers, and (4) knowledge of local and state ordinances and regulations affecting conservation practice implementation in Trinity County.
22) Will NRCS communicate with applicants during the selection process?
NRCS may hold discussions with applicants about their experience and proposed approach, and then negotiate costs and final terms with the selected applicant.
23) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this posting?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS CA 10 0004.
24) What is the CFDA number and activity category listed?
The CFDA number is 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program). The activity category listed is Natural Resources.
25) When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted April 28, 2010, with a closing date of May 13, 2010.
26) Who is the contact for access issues and what is the phone number?
The listed contact for access issues is Kim Pedersen at 530-792-5678.
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