Opportunity Information: Apply for NRCS MD 10 0001
Apply for NRCS MD 10 0001
- The Maryland State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FARM BILL PROGRAMS and CONSERVATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE" 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 10.913 Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program 10.914 Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program 10.917 Agricultural Management Assistance 10.920 Grassland Reserve Program 10.921 Conservation Security Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 2, 2010 and posted on Mar 2, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 25, 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.
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals Small businesses County governments 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 For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "FARM BILL PROGRAMS and CONSERVATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE" (Funding Opportunity Number NRCS MD 10 0001), is a discretionary USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) funding opportunity administered through the Maryland State Office. It seeks partner proposals to help NRCS deliver Farm Bill conservation programs and provide Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA), with an emphasis on land preservation activities and on-the-ground work that supports the conservation, maintenance, and improvement of natural resources across the State of Maryland. In practical terms, NRCS is looking to work with outside organizations and entities that can extend NRCS capacity by helping plan, support, and implement conservation efforts tied to Farm Bill authorities and related technical assistance.
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement, which typically means the work is carried out in close coordination with NRCS and may involve shared project direction, collaboration on deliverables, and regular communication rather than a simple pass-through grant. The opportunity lists multiple CFDA program areas that indicate the kinds of conservation topics and Farm Bill program delivery the partnership may support. These include Wetlands Reserve Program (10.072), Soil and Water Conservation (10.902), Environmental Quality Incentives Program or EQIP (10.912), Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (10.913), Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (10.914), Agricultural Management Assistance (10.917), Grassland Reserve Program (10.920), and Conservation Security Program (10.921). Collectively, these CFDA references signal a broad conservation portfolio that can include wetland restoration and protection, soil health and erosion reduction, water quality improvements, habitat enhancement, agricultural conservation practice implementation, grassland protection, and conservation planning or stewardship-oriented assistance tied to working lands.
The award sizes are relatively modest and appear designed to fund targeted partnership activities. The stated award floor is $7,500 and the award ceiling is $75,000, suggesting NRCS may make one or multiple awards depending on proposal quality, program needs, and available funding. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide a formal non-federal match as a condition of eligibility or award, although applicants may still choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens their approach.
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, indicating NRCS is open to partnering with many kinds of local and regional actors who can help deliver conservation outcomes in Maryland. Eligible applicants include individuals, small businesses, for-profit organizations other than small businesses, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, other tribal organizations, and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the note that the nonprofit categories exclude institutions of higher education). This broad eligibility is consistent with a technical assistance and program delivery partnership model, where NRCS may benefit from local knowledge, specialized expertise, trusted community relationships, or operational capacity that external partners can bring.
Key dates show this was a time-limited funding round posted and created on March 2, 2010, with an original and current closing date of March 25, 2010, and an archive date of April 24, 2010. While those dates indicate the specific announcement is historical, the summary of purpose and structure remains useful for understanding what NRCS was seeking: collaborative partners to assist with implementing Farm Bill conservation programs and delivering conservation technical assistance statewide, including land preservation-related activities that protect and improve Maryland natural resources.
For access issues or questions tied to the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Steve Latimer, Contracting Officer, at 443-482-2921, with the note that the contact is for information purposes and to assist if the announcement cannot be accessed electronically.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "FARM BILL PROGRAMS and CONSERVATION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is NRCS MD 10 0001.
Which agency is offering and administering this funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) funding opportunity administered through the NRCS Maryland State Office.
What is the overall purpose of the opportunity?
The purpose is to seek partner proposals that help NRCS deliver Farm Bill conservation programs and provide Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) across the State of Maryland, with an emphasis on land preservation activities and on-the-ground conservation work that supports the conservation, maintenance, and improvement of natural resources.
What does NRCS mean by Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) in this opportunity?
Based on the description provided, CTA refers to assistance that supports planning, supporting, and implementing conservation efforts tied to Farm Bill authorities and related technical assistance, including on-the-ground work that improves natural resources statewide in Maryland.
What types of activities are emphasized?
The opportunity emphasizes land preservation activities and on-the-ground work that supports conservation, maintenance, and improvement of natural resources across Maryland.
Is this a standard grant or a cooperative agreement?
Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that funding is provided through a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically means the work is carried out in close coordination with NRCS and may involve shared project direction, collaboration on deliverables, and regular communication, rather than a simple pass-through grant.
What program areas or conservation topics may be supported under this opportunity?
The opportunity lists multiple CFDA program areas indicating a broad conservation portfolio. These include Wetlands Reserve Program (10.072), Soil and Water Conservation (10.902), Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) (10.912), Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (10.913), Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (10.914), Agricultural Management Assistance (10.917), Grassland Reserve Program (10.920), and Conservation Security Program (10.921).
What kinds of conservation outcomes does the listed CFDA portfolio suggest?
Collectively, the CFDA references signal a broad set of possible conservation activities that can include wetland restoration and protection, soil health and erosion reduction, water quality improvements, habitat enhancement, agricultural conservation practice implementation, grassland protection, and conservation planning or stewardship-oriented assistance tied to working lands.
What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The stated award floor is $7,500 and the award ceiling is $75,000.
Will NRCS make one award or multiple awards?
The announcement suggests NRCS may make one or multiple awards depending on proposal quality, program needs, and available funding.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Can applicants still leverage other resources even if cost share is not required?
Yes. While a non-federal match is not required as a condition of eligibility or award, applicants may still choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens their approach.
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types are eligible, including individuals; small businesses; for-profit organizations other than small businesses; county governments; city or township governments; federally recognized tribal governments; other tribal organizations; and nonprofits both with and without 501(c)(3) status (with the note that the nonprofit categories exclude institutions of higher education).
Are institutions of higher education eligible under the nonprofit categories listed?
No. The opportunity notes that the nonprofit categories exclude institutions of higher education.
What geographic area is the opportunity focused on?
The opportunity is focused on conservation work and technical assistance that supports natural resources across the State of Maryland.
When was this funding opportunity posted and created?
It was posted and created on March 2, 2010.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original and current closing date listed is March 25, 2010.
Is this opportunity still active?
The dates indicate the specific announcement is historical. It lists a closing date of March 25, 2010 and an archive date of April 24, 2010.
What is the archive date shown for this opportunity?
The archive date is April 24, 2010.
Why might this announcement still be useful even though the dates are historical?
Even though the specific announcement is historical, the description summarizes what NRCS was seeking: collaborative partners to assist with implementing Farm Bill conservation programs and delivering conservation technical assistance statewide in Maryland, including land preservation-related activities.
Who is the point of contact for access issues or questions about the full announcement?
The listed point of contact is Steve Latimer, Contracting Officer.
What is the phone number for the point of contact?
The phone number provided is 443-482-2921.
What is the point of contact intended to help with?
The contact is listed for information purposes and to assist if the announcement cannot be accessed electronically.
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