Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS HI 08 04
Apply for USDA NRCS HI 08 04
- The Hawaii State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Request for Proposals, Endangered Species Act Compliance Services for Farm Bill Programs" 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 May 22, 2008 and posted on May 22, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 18, 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 $45,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $45,000.00 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 Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Private institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
This grant opportunity, titled "Request for Proposals, Endangered Species Act Compliance Services for Farm Bill Programs" (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS HI 08 04), was issued by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Hawaii State Office, as a discretionary grant in the agriculture activity area. The work is focused on the NRCS Pacific Islands Area, which includes Palau, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Hawaii, American Samoa, and the Federated States of Micronesia. NRCS highlights that this region is unusual compared with much of the continental United States because it contains a very high concentration of federally listed threatened and endangered species as well as extensive areas of designated critical habitat. At the same time, NRCS administers roughly $12 million per year in Farm Bill conservation funding across the islands, supporting about 200 on-the-ground conservation projects annually.
Because these conservation projects are considered "Federal actions," NRCS must comply with the Endangered Species Act (ESA), specifically the Section 7 duties under 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2). In practical terms, that means NRCS must evaluate whether funded projects may affect listed species or critical habitat and, when appropriate, engage in formal or informal consultation with the relevant wildlife agencies. The central purpose of this solicitation is to fund a grantee that can help NRCS handle the volume of ESA-related work generated by its Farm Bill program implementation in the Pacific Islands. The announcement emphasizes the need for assistance in completing numerous consultation requests and responding to inquiries concerning threatened and endangered species and their critical habitat, with further detail referenced as being in the full project description.
The opportunity anticipated making one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $45,000 and an award ceiling of $45,000 (with no stated minimum award floor beyond $0). No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated. The CFDA number tied to the program is 10.912, the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which is one of the major Farm Bill conservation programs that would generate the federal actions requiring ESA review.
Eligibility was broad and included many applicant types, such as public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) entities), small businesses and other for-profit organizations, individuals, tribal governments and tribal organizations, and various local and state government entities (including counties, cities or townships, special districts, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities). The posting date and creation date were May 22, 2008. The proposal deadline was June 18, 2008, at 3:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time, and late submissions were not to be considered.
Applications had to be submitted in hard copy, with one original and four copies, delivered to Melissa Skillings, Contract Specialist, USDA NRCS, at 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 4 118, Honolulu, Hawaii 96850. Fax submissions were explicitly not accepted. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically, the point of contact provided was Melissa Skillings at (808) 541-2600, extension 122. The opportunity was scheduled to be archived on July 18, 2008.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Request for Proposals, Endangered Species Act Compliance Services for Farm Bill Programs."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS HI 08 04.
Which agency issued this opportunity?
This solicitation was issued by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Hawaii State Office.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. The announcement describes it as a discretionary grant opportunity.
What activity area does this opportunity fall under?
The activity area is agriculture.
What is the main purpose of this solicitation?
The central purpose is to fund a grantee that can help NRCS manage the Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance workload generated by implementation of Farm Bill conservation programs in the Pacific Islands.
What kind of services is NRCS seeking under this grant?
The announcement emphasizes assistance with ESA-related work, including completing numerous consultation requests and responding to inquiries concerning threatened and endangered species and their critical habitat, as referenced in the full project description.
Why is ESA compliance a major focus for NRCS in this region?
NRCS notes the Pacific Islands Area is unusual compared with much of the continental United States because it has a very high concentration of federally listed threatened and endangered species and extensive designated critical habitat, while also supporting a substantial volume of NRCS-funded conservation projects.
What geographic area is covered by the work?
The work is focused on the NRCS Pacific Islands Area, which includes Palau, Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Hawaii, American Samoa, and the Federated States of Micronesia.
What Farm Bill conservation funding volume does NRCS administer in the islands?
NRCS administers roughly $12 million per year in Farm Bill conservation funding across the islands, supporting about 200 on-the-ground conservation projects annually.
Why do Farm Bill conservation projects trigger ESA requirements?
The announcement explains that these conservation projects are considered "Federal actions," so NRCS must comply with ESA Section 7 duties under 7(a)(1) and 7(a)(2).
What does ESA Section 7 compliance involve in practical terms?
NRCS must evaluate whether funded projects may affect listed species or critical habitat and, when appropriate, engage in formal or informal consultation with the relevant wildlife agencies.
How many awards did NRCS anticipate making?
The opportunity anticipated making one award.
What is the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount is $45,000.
What is the award ceiling?
The award ceiling is $45,000.
Is there a minimum award amount?
No minimum award floor is stated beyond $0.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No cost-sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the information provided.
What program is associated with this opportunity (CFDA number)?
The CFDA number is 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
Why is EQIP mentioned in connection with this grant?
EQIP is identified as one of the major Farm Bill conservation programs that would generate the federal actions requiring ESA review.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included public and private institutions of higher education; nonprofits (including 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) organizations); small businesses and other for-profit organizations; individuals; tribal governments and tribal organizations; and local and state government entities (including counties, cities or townships, special districts, independent school districts, and public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date (and creation date) was May 22, 2008.
What was the proposal submission deadline?
The deadline was June 18, 2008, at 3:00 PM Hawaii Standard Time.
Were late submissions accepted?
No. Late submissions were not to be considered.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted in hard copy.
How many copies were required?
The solicitation required one original and four copies.
Where were applications delivered?
Applications were to be delivered to Melissa Skillings, Contract Specialist, USDA NRCS, at 300 Ala Moana Blvd., Room 4 118, Honolulu, Hawaii 96850.
Were fax submissions allowed?
No. Fax submissions were explicitly not accepted.
Who was the point of contact for applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically?
The point of contact listed was Melissa Skillings.
What phone number was provided for the point of contact?
The phone number provided was (808) 541-2600, extension 122.
When was the opportunity scheduled to be archived?
The opportunity was scheduled to be archived on July 18, 2008.
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