Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MD 08 01
Apply for USDA NRCS MD 08 01
- The Maryland State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FORAGE PRODUCTION STUDIES" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.902 Soil and Water Conservation.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jun 25, 2008 and posted on Jun 25, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 28, 2008. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $15,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $15,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Small businesses County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses.
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Opportunity Summary:
The FORAGE PRODUCTION STUDIES opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS MD 08 01) is a discretionary USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) grant in the form of a cooperative agreement, administered through the NRCS Maryland State Office. The program’s purpose is to support perennial forage production studies in Maryland and to make sure the results do not stay on a shelf: the selected partner is expected to transfer practical, usable information directly to farmers across the state and to train agricultural professionals on the findings and related technical concepts that can be applied in rotational grazing systems. In other words, the work is both research-oriented (field studies on perennial forage production) and extension-oriented (hands-on technology transfer and professional education tied to grazing management).
Funding for the cooperative agreement is initially set at a total of $15,000, and the announcement signals that this amount could increase if additional federal funding becomes available before the end of the fiscal year. Specifically, NRCS notes that an additional $60,000 may be added, potentially bringing total program funding up to $75,000, but it also emphasizes that the extra funds are not guaranteed and depend on congressional appropriations. The funding structure listed for this posting shows an award ceiling of $15,000 and an award floor of $15,000 at the time of publication, indicating that the expected single award was planned at the $15,000 level when the notice was issued, with the possible increase described as a contingency rather than a firm commitment.
Only one award is expected. The assistance listing is associated with CFDA 10.902 (Soil and Water Conservation). There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement stated, which means applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility for this award (though applicants may still choose to leverage other resources if it strengthens the project). The activity category is listed under Natural Resources, consistent with NRCS conservation and land management priorities.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities and applicants, such as state and local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special districts, and independent school districts), tribal governments and tribal organizations, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits), public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, small businesses, other for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses in that specific category), and even individuals. This wide eligibility range suggests NRCS was open to partnering with whichever organization or applicant could credibly conduct the forage studies and effectively deliver training and technology transfer throughout Maryland.
Key dates in the original posting show it was posted June 25, 2008, with an application closing date of July 28, 2008 (the current and original closing dates match), and an archive date of August 27, 2008. The main operational point of contact provided is Robert Ellsworth, Contract Specialist, reachable by phone at 443-482-2921, for applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement or need assistance with the opportunity materials.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled FORAGE PRODUCTION STUDIES.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS MD 08 01.
Which federal agency is offering this opportunity?
This is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) discretionary grant opportunity.
What type of award is being offered?
The award is in the form of a cooperative agreement.
Which office is administering the cooperative agreement?
The opportunity is administered through the NRCS Maryland State Office.
What is the purpose of the FORAGE PRODUCTION STUDIES program?
The program is intended to support perennial forage production studies in Maryland and ensure the findings are actively transferred into practical use, rather than remaining as unpublished or unused results.
What kinds of activities does the project emphasize?
The work is described as both:
- Research-oriented: field studies focused on perennial forage production.
- Extension-oriented: hands-on technology transfer to farmers statewide and training for agricultural professionals on findings and related technical concepts for use in rotational grazing systems.
Who is expected to benefit from the project results?
The selected partner is expected to deliver usable information directly to farmers across Maryland and to provide training to agricultural professionals who can apply the concepts in rotational grazing systems.
Is the project limited to Maryland?
Yes. The purpose statement and expected outreach focus are specific to perennial forage production studies in Maryland and the transfer of results to farmers across the state.
How much funding is available?
The cooperative agreement is initially set at a total of $15,000.
Can the funding amount increase?
Yes. NRCS indicates the amount could increase if additional federal funding becomes available before the end of the fiscal year. NRCS notes that an additional $60,000 may be added, potentially bringing the total up to $75,000, but the additional funds are not guaranteed and depend on congressional appropriations.
What are the award ceiling and award floor listed in the posting?
At the time of publication, the posting lists an award ceiling of $15,000 and an award floor of $15,000, indicating the expected single award was planned at the $15,000 level when the notice was issued.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
Only one award is expected.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is stated. Based on the posting, applicants are not required to provide matching funds as a condition of eligibility for this award.
What is the CFDA (assistance listing) number associated with this opportunity?
The assistance listing is associated with CFDA 10.902 (Soil and Water Conservation).
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is listed as Natural Resources.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes the following types of applicants:
- State governments
- Local governments (including counties, cities or townships, special districts, and independent school districts)
- Tribal governments and tribal organizations
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits (501(c)(3) and certain non-501(c)(3) nonprofits)
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- Other for-profit organizations (excluding small businesses in that specific category)
- Individuals
Does the posting indicate any preference among eligible applicant types?
No preference is stated. The eligibility list suggests NRCS was open to partnering with any eligible entity or individual that could credibly conduct the studies and deliver training and technology transfer throughout Maryland.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date is June 25, 2008.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date is July 28, 2008 (the current and original closing dates match).
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is August 27, 2008.
Who is the point of contact for questions or access issues?
The main operational point of contact is Robert Ellsworth, Contract Specialist.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Applicants who have trouble accessing the full announcement or need assistance with the opportunity materials can call 443-482-2921.
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