Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS OH 13 01
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- The Ohio State Office in the agriculture natural resources other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WRP Wetland 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 Apr 26, 2013 and posted on Apr 26, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 31, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 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 WRP Wetland Restoration Assistance opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS OH 13 01) is a cooperative agreement offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Ohio State Office. The program is tied to the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) and is focused on getting on-the-ground wetland restoration work implemented on properties that are already eligible under WRP. In practical terms, NRCS is looking for proposals from organizations or entities that can help carry out restoration plans on enrolled sites by working alongside NRCS and participating landowners.
The core purpose of the award is implementation support for WRP restoration plans. That means selected applicants would help move projects from the planning phase into actual construction, field installation, and follow-through. The scope is intentionally broad and can include any portion, or the full set, of operations needed to complete wetland restoration, enhancement, or creation activities. Examples of the types of work implied by the announcement include constructing restoration practices (such as earthmoving, hydrologic restoration features, or habitat improvements consistent with a restoration design), providing inspection services to confirm that work is installed correctly, and carrying out management activities needed to establish and maintain restored wetland functions. All work must meet NRCS standards and specifications, so applicants should be prepared to operate within NRCS technical requirements, documentation expectations, and quality control processes.
Funding for this opportunity is estimated at $1,000,000 total, with an expectation of making around five awards. The assistance listing associated with the program is CFDA 10.072 (Wetlands Reserve Program). The opportunity is categorized as mandatory and uses a cooperative agreement instrument, which typically signals a more hands-on relationship with the federal agency than a standard grant, including coordination with NRCS staff during project execution. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which lowers the barrier to participation for entities that may not have additional funds available to contribute.
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to applicants of any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement. The posting date is April 26, 2013, with a closing date of May 31, 2013, and the opportunity was later archived on June 30, 2013. For applicants who could not access the full announcement electronically at the time, the administrative contact provided is Moira Sanford, Contract Specialist, at (614) 255-2495.
WRP Wetland Restoration Assistance (USDA NRCS OH 13 01) - FAQs
What is the WRP Wetland Restoration Assistance opportunity?
It is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Ohio State Office cooperative agreement opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS OH 13 01) focused on helping implement wetland restoration work tied to the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP).
Which USDA agency is offering this funding?
The opportunity is offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its Ohio State Office.
What is the main goal of the award?
The core purpose is implementation support for WRP restoration plans, meaning moving enrolled projects from planning into on-the-ground completion such as construction/installation and follow-through.
What kinds of sites or properties are in scope?
The work is intended for properties that are already eligible under WRP and are enrolled sites where restoration plans are ready to be implemented with NRCS and participating landowners.
Who is NRCS looking for proposals from?
NRCS is looking for proposals from organizations or entities that can help carry out restoration plans on enrolled WRP sites by working alongside NRCS and participating landowners.
Is this a grant or something else?
The instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates more direct involvement and coordination with NRCS staff during project execution than a typical grant.
What does "cooperative agreement" mean for how the project will be carried out?
Based on the opportunity description, it implies a hands-on relationship with NRCS, including coordination with NRCS staff during implementation and execution of restoration activities on WRP-enrolled sites.
What types of restoration work can be supported under this opportunity?
The scope is intentionally broad and can include any portion, or the full set, of operations needed to complete wetland restoration, enhancement, or creation activities aligned with WRP restoration plans.
What are examples of activities that may be included?
Examples implied by the announcement include constructing restoration practices (such as earthmoving, hydrologic restoration features, or habitat improvements consistent with a restoration design), providing inspection services to confirm work is installed correctly, and conducting management activities needed to establish and maintain restored wetland functions.
Does the opportunity cover only construction, or also follow-up work?
It can cover construction/field installation as well as follow-through activities, including management actions needed to establish and maintain wetland functions after installation.
Are inspection and quality verification services allowed?
Yes. The announcement explicitly implies that inspection services to confirm the work is installed correctly are within scope.
Do funded activities have to follow any technical standards?
Yes. All work must meet NRCS standards and specifications, and applicants should be prepared to follow NRCS technical requirements, documentation expectations, and quality control processes.
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $1,000,000.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
The opportunity states an expectation of around five awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated in the information provided.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to applicants of any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that may have been included in the full announcement.
What program is this opportunity associated with?
It is tied to the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) and is associated with Assistance Listing/CFDA 10.072 (Wetlands Reserve Program).
What is the Assistance Listing/CFDA number for this opportunity?
The associated listing is CFDA 10.072 (Wetlands Reserve Program).
How is the opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as mandatory and uses a cooperative agreement instrument.
What were the key dates (posting and closing)?
The posting date is April 26, 2013, and the closing date is May 31, 2013.
Was the opportunity later archived?
Yes. The opportunity was archived on June 30, 2013.
Who should be contacted for administrative questions or if the full announcement could not be accessed electronically?
The administrative contact provided is Moira Sanford, Contract Specialist, at (614) 255-2495.
What role do landowners play in projects funded under this opportunity?
The opportunity describes implementation occurring on enrolled sites in coordination with NRCS and participating landowners, indicating that awardees would work alongside both NRCS and the landowners connected to the WRP sites.
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