Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS LA 10 01
Apply for USDA NRCS LA 10 01
- The Louisiana State Office in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Wetland Design and Restoration Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.072 Wetlands Reserve Program.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 3, 2009 and posted on Nov 3, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 4, 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 $3,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Wetland Design and Restoration Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS LA 10 01) is a discretionary grant offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Louisiana State Office. It supports on-the-ground wetland restoration work on eligible properties enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) and the Emergency Watershed Protection Floodplain Easement (EWP FPE) program. The core aim is to help landowners plan, design, and carry out wetland and associated upland restoration actions that strengthen wildlife habitat and deliver broader environmental benefits, including improved water quality, less soil erosion, and reduced flood impacts. A specific emphasis is placed on maximizing habitat value in wetland systems and creating or improving habitat opportunities for threatened and endangered species.
Projects funded under this opportunity are expected to provide practical, field-based technical assistance to landowners and to translate restoration goals into implementable plans and completed restoration work. Applicants may be asked to handle some or all elements of the restoration delivery process, depending on the needs of particular easement sites. This can include engineering and technical tasks such as conducting engineering surveys, producing preliminary and final engineering designs, providing inspection services, and delivering construction management. The restoration work may involve wetland restoration, enhancement, and creation practices, along with other conservation practices, as long as the work aligns with NRCS standards and specifications.
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements, with a base year and the possibility of up to four additional one-year option periods, allowing multi-year continuity for planning and implementation. NRCS anticipated making about three awards under this announcement. The estimated total funding available was listed as $3,000,000, with an award floor of $100,000 and an award ceiling of $3,000,000. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipients should be prepared to contribute a portion of project costs in line with the program rules.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open broadly to eligible government and non-government organizations, tribes, and individuals, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. The CFDA number associated with the program is 10.072 (Wetlands Reserve Program). The opportunity was posted on November 3, 2009, with an application deadline of December 4, 2009, and it was archived on January 3, 2010. For assistance obtaining or accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was Vicki Supler, Contract Specialist, at 318-473-7645 or vicki.supler@la.usda.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Wetland Design and Restoration Assistance opportunity?
The Wetland Design and Restoration Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS LA 10 01) is a discretionary grant offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Louisiana State Office. It supports on-the-ground wetland restoration work by helping landowners plan, design, and carry out wetland and associated upland restoration actions.
Which agency is offering this grant?
This opportunity is offered by USDA NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service) through its Louisiana State Office.
What is the main purpose of this funding?
The core aim is to strengthen wildlife habitat and deliver broader environmental benefits through wetland restoration and related work. The opportunity also emphasizes maximizing habitat value in wetland systems and creating or improving habitat opportunities for threatened and endangered species.
What types of properties or sites are eligible for funded work?
Funded restoration work is intended for eligible properties enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) and the Emergency Watershed Protection Floodplain Easement (EWP FPE) program.
What environmental outcomes does the program aim to support?
The opportunity highlights benefits including improved water quality, reduced soil erosion, and reduced flood impacts, in addition to stronger wildlife habitat.
What kinds of activities or services are expected in funded projects?
Projects are expected to provide practical, field-based technical assistance to landowners and translate restoration goals into implementable plans and completed restoration work.
What parts of the restoration delivery process might an applicant be asked to handle?
Applicants may be asked to handle some or all elements of restoration delivery depending on the needs of particular easement sites. Examples listed include engineering surveys, preliminary and final engineering designs, inspection services, and construction management.
What types of restoration work are allowable?
The opportunity mentions wetland restoration, enhancement, and creation practices. It also allows other conservation practices, as long as the work aligns with NRCS standards and specifications.
What is the funding mechanism for this opportunity?
Funding is provided through cooperative agreements.
Is this a multi-year opportunity?
Yes. The cooperative agreement includes a base year, with the possibility of up to four additional one-year option periods to support multi-year continuity for planning and implementation.
How many awards did NRCS anticipate making?
NRCS anticipated making about three awards under this announcement.
How much total funding was expected to be available?
The estimated total funding available was listed as $3,000,000.
What were the minimum and maximum award amounts?
The award floor was $100,000 and the award ceiling was $3,000,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
Yes. Cost sharing or matching is required, meaning recipients should be prepared to contribute a portion of project costs in line with the program rules.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning the competition was open broadly to eligible government and non-government organizations, tribes, and individuals, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 10.072 (Wetlands Reserve Program).
When was the opportunity posted, and what was the application deadline?
The opportunity was posted on November 3, 2009, and the application deadline was December 4, 2009.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The listing was archived on January 3, 2010.
Who can be contacted for help obtaining or accessing the full announcement?
The listed contact was Vicki Supler, Contract Specialist. Phone: 318-473-7645. Email: vicki.supler@la.usda.gov.
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