Opportunity Information: Apply for USDANRCSVT0801
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- The Vermont State Office in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Technical Assistance for WHIP and EQIP" 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 10.914 Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 11, 2008 and posted on Aug 7, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 29, 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 $162,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $162,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Vermont State Office offered a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDANRCSVT0801) to secure technical assistance for on-the-ground implementation of wildlife habitat work funded through the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) and wildlife habitat enhancement practices supported under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The core purpose of the award was to bring in an eligible partner to help NRCS and Vermont landowners carry out conservation actions that improve wildlife habitat, using WHIP directly and EQIP where wildlife habitat practices are being applied. In practical terms, the project was centered on delivering field-level support that helps move conservation projects from planning into implementation in Vermont.
The opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected partner would be expected to work closely with NRCS rather than simply receiving funds with minimal agency involvement. The funding activity category was agriculture, reflecting the programs underlying the work and NRCS's conservation mission across working lands. The posting date was August 7, 2008, with an original and final closing date of August 29, 2008, and an archive date of September 28, 2008, indicating a short application window and a single award anticipated.
NRCS expected to make one award, with an estimated total funding amount of $162,000 and an award ceiling of $162,000 (the award floor was listed as $0). There was no cost sharing or matching requirement, which typically lowers the barrier for qualified organizations that can provide expertise and staffing but may not have additional funds to contribute as match. The relevant CFDA program numbers tied to the work were 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentives Program) and 10.914 (Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program), showing that the technical assistance would support activities associated with both program authorities.
Eligible applicants included certain nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category), private institutions of higher education, state governments, and public or state-controlled institutions of higher education. This set of eligible entities suggests NRCS was open to partnering with experienced conservation nonprofits as well as university-based or state government teams capable of providing specialized habitat planning, coordination, and implementation support.
For additional details, NRCS pointed applicants to the Vermont NRCS homepage. Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Patricia Pickett, Contract Specialist, by phone at 802-951-6796 ext. 224.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this USDA NRCS Vermont funding opportunity?
This was a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Vermont State Office (Funding Opportunity Number: USDANRCSVT0801). The intent was to secure technical assistance to help implement wildlife habitat work in Vermont.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The core purpose was to bring in an eligible partner to work with NRCS and Vermont landowners to carry out conservation actions that improve wildlife habitat. The work was tied to on-the-ground implementation funded through the Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP) and wildlife habitat enhancement practices supported under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
What types of activities would the partner support?
The opportunity focused on providing field-level technical assistance that helps move conservation projects from planning into implementation. The technical assistance was intended to support wildlife habitat work conducted under WHIP and, where wildlife habitat practices are being applied, under EQIP.
Where would the project take place?
The work was centered in Vermont and was intended to support NRCS and Vermont landowners with implementation of wildlife habitat conservation actions.
What kind of award instrument is this?
This opportunity was structured as a cooperative agreement. That means the selected partner would be expected to work closely with NRCS, rather than operating with minimal agency involvement.
How many awards did NRCS expect to make?
NRCS anticipated making one award.
How much funding was available?
The estimated total funding amount was $162,000, and the award ceiling was also $162,000. The award floor was listed as $0.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity specified that there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category was agriculture, reflecting NRCS conservation work on working lands and the underlying USDA conservation programs supporting the habitat efforts.
Which programs (CFDA numbers) are associated with this opportunity?
The relevant CFDA program numbers were:
- 10.912 - Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
- 10.914 - Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program (WHIP)
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants included:
- Certain nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education within that nonprofit category)
- Private institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Public or state-controlled institutions of higher education
Are nonprofit universities eligible under the 501(c)(3) category?
No. The eligibility language specified 501(c)(3) nonprofits were eligible, but it excluded institutions of higher education within that nonprofit category. However, institutions of higher education were listed as eligible under separate categories (private institutions of higher education and public/state-controlled institutions of higher education).
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date was August 7, 2008.
What was the application deadline?
The original and final closing date was August 29, 2008, indicating a short application window.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was September 28, 2008.
Where could applicants find more information?
NRCS pointed applicants to the Vermont NRCS homepage for additional details.
Who should applicants contact if they could not access the full announcement electronically?
Applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically were directed to contact Patricia Pickett, Contract Specialist, by phone at 802-951-6796 ext. 224.
What does the short application window imply about timing?
Based on the posting and closing dates (August 7 to August 29, 2008), applicants had a limited period to prepare and submit an application for consideration.
Is this opportunity described as competitive or discretionary?
It was described as a discretionary cooperative agreement opportunity.
What is the relationship between WHIP and EQIP in this award?
The technical assistance supported wildlife habitat work funded directly through WHIP and also supported wildlife habitat enhancement practices under EQIP where wildlife habitat practices were being applied.
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