Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MO MULTI 24 NOFO0001346
The Missouri Conservation Partnership and Technical Assistance opportunity is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) competitive cooperative agreement program focused on expanding conservation technical assistance capacity in Missouri. The core purpose is to build partnerships that help deliver, develop, promote, and support soil, water, and wildlife conservation programs for Missouri farmers, ranchers, and other landowners. The notice highlights that the funding announcement was issued ahead of final FY 2024 funding decisions, meaning the final amount available could change depending on federal appropriations or continuing resolutions.
For FY 2024, NRCS is looking for proposals that directly increase on-the-ground conservation planning and implementation support in several priority areas. A major emphasis is forest management planning and practice implementation, particularly writing forest management plans that meet NRCS Conservation Activity Plan (CAP) Code 106 requirements, with the goal of increasing Farm Bill program contracts that address forestland resource concerns. Another priority is nutrient management plan development that incorporates advanced and rapidly evolving technologies, especially precision approaches tied to climate-smart nutrient management; applicants are expected to demonstrate they can produce plans consistent with NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Code 590. NRCS is also seeking technical assistance and practice implementation support for wildlife habitat improvements, with a specific identified need around establishing and managing native grasses.
The solicitation also targets engineering-related capacity, including both training and direct support. Proposals may include training technical service providers or other qualified individuals to deliver engineering technical assistance for the design, layout, and checkout of NRCS conservation practices. In addition, NRCS is interested in surge-capacity style assistance to help producers participating in NRCS programs during periods of heavy workload, provided the work aligns with NRCS standards and specifications. Applicants are expected to be specific about what trainings or direct services they will provide, and to identify which conservation practices the assistance will support.
Another priority area is watershed and area-wide planning assistance connected to watershed assessment work under Public Law 83-566. This includes inventorying and analyzing watershed data, reviewing environmental documents, using spatial databases, collecting existing data, and conducting field assessments for watershed projects. The work would be performed under the oversight of NRCS Water Resources and Easements staff and involves coordination with watershed sponsors and contractors, including comparing deliverables against invoices to help confirm accurate billing. Proposals in this area are expected to lay out a clear timeline and define the specific services to be delivered.
The NFO also includes a soils data deliverable focus: developing a Missouri Soils Library database capturing chemical and physical properties of Missouri soils, and producing a mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy dataset for soils characterized during the original soil survey mapping work in the state. The intent is for these datasets to serve as baseline and reference data that can support future soil characterization and analysis.
A recurring expectation across projects is the ability to educate and support producers, including Historically Underserved producers and groups, in successfully accessing and applying Farm Bill conservation programs and implementing climate-smart conservation practices that support mitigation, adaptation, and resilience related to climate change. The notice outlines NRCS equity principles and defines USDA Historically Underserved categories (Beginning, Limited Resource, Socially Disadvantaged, and Veteran producers), emphasizing NRCSs commitment to fair and impartial access to programs for communities that have faced systemic barriers.
Administratively, applications are submitted through Grants.gov and will be screened for completeness and compliance; incomplete or noncompliant applications will be removed from consideration. NRCS notes that the Missouri State Conservationist may choose not to fund any or all applications. The program allows single-year or multi-year proposals from eligible entities. Eligible applicant types include state governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments and certain tribal organizations, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), and small businesses. The opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.902, with an expected number of awards of about five and an award ceiling of $500,000.
Key dates included in the notice are an application deadline of April 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time, an anticipated selection date around May 20, 2024, and expected award execution around July 1, 2024 (all noted as estimates subject to change). NRCS also scheduled an informational webinar for March 5, 2024 at 9:00 am Central Time, with details and updates posted on the Missouri NRCS grants and agreements webpage, and provided contact emails for NFO-content questions while noting that agency staff cannot assist with Grants.gov account or technical submission issues.Apply for USDA NRCS MO MULTI 24 NOFO0001346
- The Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Missouri Conservation Partnership and Technical Assistance" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.902.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-02-27.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-04-08. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Small businesses.
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What is the Missouri Conservation Partnership and Technical Assistance opportunity?
It is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) competitive cooperative agreement program intended to expand conservation technical assistance capacity in Missouri through partnerships. The goal is to help deliver, develop, promote, and support soil, water, and wildlife conservation programs for Missouri farmers, ranchers, and other landowners.
Is this a grant or a cooperative agreement?
The notice describes it as a competitive cooperative agreement program administered by USDA NRCS.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The core purpose is to build partnerships that increase the capacity to provide conservation technical assistance, resulting in more on-the-ground conservation planning and implementation support for Missouri producers and landowners.
Which geographic area does this opportunity focus on?
The opportunity is focused on Missouri.
What are the FY 2024 funding priorities NRCS is looking for?
NRCS is seeking proposals that directly increase on-the-ground conservation planning and implementation support, including forest management planning and implementation, nutrient management planning, wildlife habitat improvements (including native grasses), engineering-related capacity and surge support, watershed and area-wide planning assistance related to Public Law 83-566, and soil data deliverables (Missouri Soils Library and MIR spectroscopy datasets).
What is the forest management priority and what standard must plans meet?
A major emphasis is writing forest management plans and supporting practice implementation. Plans should meet NRCS Conservation Activity Plan (CAP) Code 106 requirements, with the goal of increasing Farm Bill program contracts that address forestland resource concerns.
What is the nutrient management priority and what standard must plans meet?
NRCS prioritizes nutrient management plan development that uses advanced and rapidly evolving technologies, especially precision approaches tied to climate-smart nutrient management. Applicants are expected to demonstrate they can produce plans consistent with NRCS Conservation Practice Standard Code 590.
What wildlife habitat work is specifically mentioned?
NRCS is seeking technical assistance and practice implementation support for wildlife habitat improvements, with a specific identified need around establishing and managing native grasses.
What kinds of engineering-related activities can be proposed?
Proposals may include training technical service providers or other qualified individuals to deliver engineering technical assistance for the design, layout, and checkout of NRCS conservation practices. Proposals may also include direct engineering technical assistance aligned with NRCS standards and specifications.
What does NRCS mean by "surge-capacity" assistance?
It refers to additional, workload-driven support to help producers participating in NRCS programs during periods of heavy workload, as long as the work aligns with NRCS standards and specifications.
How specific should an applicant be about trainings or services?
The notice indicates applicants are expected to be specific about what trainings or direct services they will provide and to identify which conservation practices the assistance will support.
What is the watershed and area-wide planning assistance priority tied to?
This priority is connected to watershed assessment work under Public Law 83-566 and includes technical planning and review support for watershed projects.
What kinds of tasks are included in the Public Law 83-566 watershed assistance?
The notice describes tasks such as inventorying and analyzing watershed data, reviewing environmental documents, using spatial databases, collecting existing data, and conducting field assessments for watershed projects.
Who oversees the watershed planning assistance work?
The work would be performed under the oversight of NRCS Water Resources and Easements staff.
Does the watershed assistance include coordination with sponsors and contractors?
Yes. The notice includes coordination with watershed sponsors and contractors, including comparing deliverables against invoices to help confirm accurate billing.
What is expected in proposals for the watershed assistance priority?
Proposals are expected to lay out a clear timeline and define the specific services to be delivered.
What soil data deliverables are mentioned in the notice?
The notice highlights developing a Missouri Soils Library database capturing chemical and physical properties of Missouri soils and producing a mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy dataset for soils characterized during the original soil survey mapping work in Missouri.
What is the intended use of the Missouri Soils Library and MIR datasets?
The intent is for these datasets to serve as baseline and reference data that can support future soil characterization and analysis.
Is producer education and support part of the expectation for projects?
Yes. A recurring expectation across projects is the ability to educate and support producers in successfully accessing and applying Farm Bill conservation programs and implementing climate-smart conservation practices.
Does the notice emphasize support for Historically Underserved producers?
Yes. The notice specifically calls out supporting Historically Underserved producers and groups and references NRCS equity principles and fair, impartial access to programs for communities that have faced systemic barriers.
How does the notice define USDA Historically Underserved producers?
The notice identifies four USDA Historically Underserved categories: Beginning, Limited Resource, Socially Disadvantaged, and Veteran producers.
How are applications submitted?
Applications are submitted through Grants.gov.
Will applications be checked before review?
Yes. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance, and incomplete or noncompliant applications will be removed from consideration.
Can NRCS choose not to fund any proposals?
Yes. The notice states the Missouri State Conservationist may choose not to fund any or all applications.
Are single-year or multi-year projects allowed?
Yes. The program allows single-year or multi-year proposals from eligible entities.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicant types include state governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, federally recognized tribal governments and certain tribal organizations, nonprofits (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), and small businesses.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.902.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
The notice lists an expected number of awards of about five.
What is the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling is $500,000.
Is the final FY 2024 funding amount guaranteed?
No. The notice explains the funding announcement was issued ahead of final FY 2024 funding decisions, and the final amount available could change depending on federal appropriations or continuing resolutions.
What is the application deadline?
The application deadline is April 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
When does NRCS expect to announce selections?
The anticipated selection date is around May 20, 2024, noted as an estimate subject to change.
When are awards expected to be executed?
Award execution is expected around July 1, 2024, noted as an estimate subject to change.
Was there an informational webinar?
Yes. NRCS scheduled an informational webinar for March 5, 2024 at 9:00 am Central Time.
Where can applicants find updates and webinar details?
The notice states details and updates are posted on the Missouri NRCS grants and agreements webpage.
Who should applicants contact with questions about the notice content?
The notice provides contact emails for NFO-content questions.
Can NRCS staff help with Grants.gov account setup or technical submission problems?
No. The notice indicates agency staff cannot assist with Grants.gov account or technical submission issues.
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