Opportunity Information: Apply for CEPD 2010 02
Apply for CEPD 2010 02
- The Farm Service Agency in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.093 Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 13, 2010 and posted on Jul 8, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 23, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $16,667,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- States and Tribal Governments
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Opportunity Summary:
The Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA HIP) is a competitive federal grant program run by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) under section 1240R of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended (16 U.S.C. 3839bb-5). The program is designed specifically for governmental applicants: only U.S. State governments and tribal governments are eligible to apply. The overall intent is to use public funding to support state- or tribe-run initiatives that persuade private landowners to open their working lands to the public for wildlife-dependent recreation, with hunting and fishing highlighted as key examples. The governing regulations for the program are found at 7 CFR part 1455, and applicants are directed to follow the Request for Applications (RFA) for project objectives, eligibility rules, and required application forms and instructions.
At its core, VPA HIP aims to increase voluntary public access to privately held farm, ranch, and forest lands by encouraging landowners and land operators to participate in access programs administered by States or tribes. In practice, this typically means a State or tribal government proposes a program that offers incentives or support to private landowners in exchange for allowing the public to use the land for hunting, fishing, and similar wildlife-related outdoor recreation. The program emphasizes that participation by landowners is voluntary and that access is provided through structured programs overseen by governmental grantees rather than through informal or unmanaged access.
Funding for the program was authorized up to 50 million dollars through fiscal year 2012, with up to 16.667 million dollars available for fiscal year 2010 under this particular funding opportunity. Individual awards are relatively substantial, with an award ceiling of 2,000,000 dollars and an award floor of 75,000 dollars. The opportunity listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the grant (though applications may still choose to leverage other resources if allowed by the RFA).
One notable condition applies to State government grantees related to migratory bird hunting season dates. If a State opens migratory bird hunting on dates that are not consistent for residents and non-residents, the grant amount to that State will be reduced by 25 percent. This penalty does not apply to tribal government grantees. This provision effectively uses the grant structure to encourage equal treatment of resident and non-resident hunters in migratory bird season access, at least in terms of opening dates.
The published funding opportunity details for this announcement include the Funding Opportunity Number CEPD 2010 02 and CFDA number 10.093 (Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program). It is categorized as mandatory funding and uses the grant instrument type, with an activity focus in agriculture due to its connection to working lands and USDA conservation programming. Key dates for the FY 2010 announcement include a posted date of July 8, 2010, and an application deadline (original and current closing date) of August 23, 2010, with the archive date listed as September 22, 2010.
For applicants or interested parties who had trouble accessing the full announcement electronically, the notice provides a direct agency contact: Kelly Novak, Program Analyst, USDA FSA Conservation and Environmental Programs Division, phone 202-720-4053.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA HIP)
1) What is the Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program (VPA HIP)?
VPA HIP is a competitive federal grant program administered by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) under section 1240R of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended (16 U.S.C. 3839bb-5). Its purpose is to support programs run by States or tribes that encourage private landowners and land operators to voluntarily open working lands (farm, ranch, and forest lands) to the public for wildlife-dependent recreation.
2) What is the main goal of VPA HIP?
The core goal is to increase voluntary public access to privately held farm, ranch, and forest lands by supporting State- or tribe-administered access programs that incentivize or assist landowners in exchange for providing structured public access for wildlife-dependent recreation.
3) What types of recreation does the program focus on?
The program emphasizes wildlife-dependent recreation, specifically highlighting hunting and fishing as key examples.
4) Who is eligible to apply for this grant?
Only U.S. State governments and tribal governments are eligible applicants. The program is designed specifically for governmental applicants.
5) Are local governments, nonprofits, or private organizations eligible to apply directly?
No. Based on the opportunity description, eligibility is limited to U.S. State governments and tribal governments.
6) How does VPA HIP typically work in practice?
A State or tribal government proposes and administers a program that offers incentives or support to private landowners and land operators. In exchange, participating landowners allow public access to their working lands for hunting, fishing, and other wildlife-related outdoor recreation. Participation by landowners is voluntary.
7) Does the program require landowners to provide access?
No. The program stresses that landowner and land operator participation is voluntary, and access is provided through structured programs overseen by the governmental grantee.
8) Is the funding competitive or formula-based?
The program is described as a competitive federal grant program.
9) What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is CEPD 2010 02.
10) What is the CFDA number for VPA HIP?
The CFDA number listed for this opportunity is 10.093 (Voluntary Public Access and Habitat Incentive Program).
11) What type of funding is this opportunity categorized as?
The opportunity is categorized as mandatory funding and uses a grant as the instrument type.
12) What is the total amount authorized and what was available for FY 2010?
Program funding was authorized up to 50 million dollars through fiscal year 2012. For this particular funding opportunity, up to 16.667 million dollars was available for fiscal year 2010.
13) What is the minimum and maximum award size?
The award floor is 75,000 dollars and the award ceiling is 2,000,000 dollars.
14) Is a cost-share or match required?
No. The opportunity listing indicates there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to provide non-federal matching funds as a condition of receiving the grant.
15) Are applicants allowed to leverage other resources?
The listing notes there is no required match; however, it also indicates applicants may still choose to leverage other resources if allowed by the Request for Applications (RFA).
16) Where can applicants find the rules and requirements that govern VPA HIP?
The governing regulations are at 7 CFR part 1455. Applicants are also directed to follow the Request for Applications (RFA) for project objectives, eligibility rules, and required application forms and instructions.
17) What is the RFA and why does it matter?
The Request for Applications (RFA) is the key document applicants are directed to follow for project objectives, eligibility rules, and required application forms and instructions.
18) Are there any special conditions related to migratory bird hunting seasons?
Yes. If a State government grantee opens migratory bird hunting on dates that are not consistent for residents and non-residents, the grant amount to that State will be reduced by 25 percent.
19) Does the migratory bird hunting season penalty apply to tribal governments?
No. The 25 percent reduction condition is described as applying to State government grantees and does not apply to tribal government grantees.
20) What fiscal year does this specific announcement relate to?
The announcement details referenced are for fiscal year 2010 (FY 2010).
21) When was the FY 2010 opportunity posted?
The posted date listed is July 8, 2010.
22) What was the application deadline for this opportunity?
The application deadline (original and current closing date) is August 23, 2010.
23) When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed is September 22, 2010.
24) What agency administers this grant?
The program is run by the USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA).
25) What is the activity focus/category for this grant?
The opportunity is associated with agriculture, reflecting its connection to working lands and USDA conservation programming.
26) What should an applicant do if they cannot access the full announcement electronically?
The notice provides a direct agency contact for assistance: Kelly Novak, Program Analyst, USDA FSA Conservation and Environmental Programs Division, phone 202-720-4053.
27) Does VPA HIP support informal or unmanaged public access to private lands?
No. The description emphasizes that public access is provided through structured programs overseen by the governmental grantee, rather than informal or unmanaged access.
28) What kinds of lands are targeted by this program?
The program targets privately held farm, ranch, and forest lands, often described as working lands.
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