Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS GA 09 01
Apply for USDA NRCS GA 09 01
- The Georgia State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Resource Conservation and Development Program Technical Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 22, 2009 and posted on Jul 22, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $250,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $30,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments County governments.
- ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS State and local governments and nonprofit organizations with authority to plan or carry out activities relating to resource use and development in multi jurisdictional areas.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Resource Conservation and Development Program Technical Assistance grant (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS GA 09 01) is a discretionary USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) funding opportunity administered through the NRCS Georgia State Office. Its overall purpose is to support and stimulate new and ongoing conservation work, along with the wise development and use of natural resources, across Georgia. The funding is tied to the Resource Conservation and Development (RCD) program, a community-based approach where local RCD councils set priorities and shape projects to fit local needs, while NRCS supports those efforts by providing an RCD coordinator and additional technical backing. In practice, the opportunity is meant to help communities plan and carry out practical, on-the-ground projects that conserve land and water resources and strengthen local areas.
The anticipated period of performance for the main funding cycle described is October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010. Applicants also have the option to request consideration for future years by completing the appropriate budget forms (Section E of SF 424A for non-construction or SF 424C for construction), with the clear caveat that any future-year funding depends on Congressional appropriations. NRCS states an intent to spread funds across as broad a geographic area as possible within Georgia, and to make at least one award associated with each RCD Council in the state, which signals an emphasis on statewide coverage rather than concentrating awards in only a few locations.
Funding levels are relatively modest and designed to support multiple local projects. The opportunity anticipates about 20 awards, with total estimated funding of $250,000. Individual awards are expected to fall between $3,000 (floor) and $30,000 (ceiling). The listing indicates no cost sharing or matching requirement, though the application narrative asks applicants to state the percentage of cost share coming from non-NRCS sources, so proposals that leverage other funds or in-kind support may still be viewed favorably or at least be important context for NRCS review.
Eligible applicants include state and local governments and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits) that have the authority to plan or carry out activities related to resource use and development in multi-jurisdictional areas. City or township governments and county governments are explicitly included, and the general thrust is to support entities that can implement projects benefiting more than a single site or jurisdiction, consistent with how RCD areas and councils operate.
Project eligibility and competitiveness hinge on close alignment with RCD council planning documents. As a threshold requirement (pre-selection criteria), the proposed project must be located within one of Georgia's authorized RCD Council areas and must be included in the relevant Council's Area Plan. Beyond that, selection criteria reward proposals that can be completed in a timely manner and that clearly advance NRCS RCD program goals such as: the number of businesses created or retained, the number of acres of land and water benefited, and the number of watershed or area-wide plans developed. Strong applications also need to address one or more legislated program objectives, specifically land management, land conservation, water management, and/or community development. After reviewing applications, NRCS may decide to conduct interviews, and it reserves the right to rely on additional information sources, including informal discussions or formal interviews, when making final selections.
The application package is fairly structured and document-heavy, with an emphasis on clarity, accountability, and traceability to the council plan. Applicants must submit Standard Form SF 424 (Application for Federal Assistance) along with SF 424A and SF 424B. They must also include a detailed project narrative that spells out the project title and the specific action item(s) it supports in the Council's Annual Plan, confirms that the project dates match the plan, and cites exactly where the project appears in the plan (including page number). The narrative must identify which legislated program objective(s) and which NRCS program goal(s) the project addresses, include a clear objective statement, list concrete deliverables, explain the methodology for accomplishing the objective, and provide milestone dates leading to completion. Applicants must also provide a project budget, describe the percentage of cost share from non-NRCS sources, and outline a plan for documenting expenditures. Finally, a copy of the RCD Council's Annual Plan of Work must be included, reinforcing the central theme that funded work should be driven by locally adopted RCD priorities.
Applications were due August 24, 2009 (posted July 22, 2009), and the opportunity was archived September 23, 2009, indicating this particular announcement was for that specific funding cycle. Completed proposals were to be sent to Mike Szathmary, Contract Specialist, USDA NRCS, at 355 East Hancock Avenue, Mail Stop #202, Athens, Georgia 30601. The primary point of contact for questions and submission coordination is Mike Szathmary, reachable by phone at (706) 546-2280, fax (706) 546-2157, or email at mike.szathmary@ga.usda.gov, and applicants were asked to limit inquiries to that designated contact.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Resource Conservation and Development (RCD) Program Technical Assistance grant?
This grant opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS GA 09 01) is a discretionary USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) funding program administered through the NRCS Georgia State Office. Its purpose is to support and stimulate new and ongoing conservation work and the wise development and use of natural resources across Georgia, using the community-based RCD approach where local RCD councils set priorities and NRCS provides technical support.
Who is administering this funding opportunity?
The opportunity is administered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through the NRCS Georgia State Office.
What is the overall purpose of this funding?
The overall purpose is to help communities plan and carry out practical, on-the-ground projects that conserve land and water resources and strengthen local areas in Georgia, consistent with the Resource Conservation and Development (RCD) program framework.
What is the anticipated period of performance for the main funding cycle?
The anticipated period of performance described for the main funding cycle is October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010.
Can applicants request consideration for future years of funding?
Yes. Applicants may request consideration for future years by completing the appropriate budget forms (Section E of SF 424A for non-construction or SF 424C for construction). Any future-year funding is contingent on Congressional appropriations.
How many awards are anticipated and what is the total estimated funding?
The opportunity anticipates about 20 awards with total estimated funding of $250,000.
What is the expected award size?
Individual awards are expected to range from $3,000 (minimum) to $30,000 (maximum).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is indicated in the listing. However, the application narrative asks applicants to state the percentage of cost share coming from non-NRCS sources, so leveraged funds or in-kind support may still be important information for reviewers.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include state and local governments and nonprofit organizations (including 501(c)(3) nonprofits) that have the authority to plan or carry out activities related to resource use and development in multi-jurisdictional areas. City or township governments and county governments are explicitly included.
Does the project have to be located in a specific area?
Yes. As a pre-selection (threshold) requirement, the proposed project must be located within one of Georgia's authorized RCD Council areas.
Does the project have to be included in an RCD plan?
Yes. As a pre-selection criterion, the project must be included in the relevant RCD Council's Area Plan. The application narrative must also tie the project to specific action item(s) in the Council's Annual Plan and cite where the project appears in the plan (including page number).
What types of objectives should a project address to be competitive?
Competitive projects are expected to address one or more legislated program objectives: land management, land conservation, water management, and/or community development. Strong proposals also clearly advance NRCS RCD program goals such as businesses created or retained, acres of land and water benefited, and watershed or area-wide plans developed.
What selection factors are highlighted in the opportunity?
In addition to meeting the pre-selection criteria, selection criteria reward proposals that can be completed in a timely manner and that clearly advance NRCS RCD program goals (for example, businesses created/retained, acres benefited, and watershed/area-wide plans developed).
Will NRCS conduct interviews as part of the review process?
NRCS may decide to conduct interviews after reviewing applications. NRCS also reserves the right to rely on additional information sources, including informal discussions or formal interviews, when making final selections.
Does NRCS intend to distribute awards across Georgia?
Yes. NRCS states an intent to spread funds across as broad a geographic area as possible within Georgia and to make at least one award associated with each RCD Council in the state.
What standard federal forms are required in the application package?
Applicants must submit SF 424 (Application for Federal Assistance) along with SF 424A and SF 424B.
What must be included in the project narrative?
The project narrative must include the project title; the specific action item(s) supported in the Council's Annual Plan; confirmation that project dates match the plan; and a citation showing exactly where the project appears in the plan (including page number). It must also identify which legislated program objective(s) and NRCS program goal(s) the project addresses, provide a clear objective statement, list deliverables, describe the methodology, and include milestone dates through completion.
What budget information is required?
Applicants must provide a project budget, describe the percentage of cost share from non-NRCS sources, and outline a plan for documenting expenditures. If requesting consideration for future years, applicants should complete the applicable future-year budget sections (Section E of SF 424A for non-construction or SF 424C for construction), noting that future funding depends on appropriations.
Is documentation related to the RCD Council plan required?
Yes. A copy of the RCD Council's Annual Plan of Work must be included with the application, and the narrative must directly tie the proposal to the plan (including page citations).
When were applications due for this funding cycle?
Applications were due on August 24, 2009. The opportunity was posted July 22, 2009 and later archived on September 23, 2009 for that specific cycle.
Where were completed proposals submitted?
Completed proposals were to be sent to: Mike Szathmary, Contract Specialist, USDA NRCS, 355 East Hancock Avenue, Mail Stop #202, Athens, Georgia 30601.
Who is the point of contact for questions and submission coordination?
The primary point of contact is Mike Szathmary. Applicants were asked to limit inquiries to that designated contact.
How can the point of contact be reached?
Mike Szathmary can be reached by phone at (706) 546-2280, by fax at (706) 546-2157, or by email at mike.szathmary@ga.usda.gov.
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