Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative Technical Assistance
The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for working with NRCS in providing the technical assistance necessary for application processing and customer assistance required to plan, design and implement conservation practices to assist Maryland farmers in resolving natural resource issues and promoting
land stewardship.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:a.
Development of CNMPs.
Minimum specific elements for a CNMP include:
(i) Background and Site Information; (ii) Manure and Wastewater Handling and Storage; (iii) Farmstead Safety and Security; (iv) Land Treatment Practices; (v) Soil and Risk Assessment Analyses; (vi) Nutrient Management according to the criteria in the Nutrient Management Conservation Practice (Code 590); (vii) Feed Management (Optional); (viii) Other Utilization Options (Optional); (ix) Recordkeeping; and (x) References.For more detailed information, see:
http://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/MW/102_CNMP_Criteria_090610(CAP)ver 2. pdf b.
Assist NRCS with the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative contracts, assistance can include clerical, technical, or engineering assistance.
Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:a.
Development of CNMPs.
Minimum specific elements for a CNMP include:
(i) Background and Site Information; (ii) Manure and Wastewater Handling and Storage; (iii) Farmstead Safety and Security; (iv) Land Treatment Practices; (v) Soil and Risk Assessment Analyses; (vi) Nutrient Management according to the criteria in the Nutrient Management Conservation Practice (Code 590); (vii) Feed Management (Optional); (viii) Other Utilization Options (Optional); (ix) Recordkeeping; and (x) References.For more detailed information, see:
http://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/MW/102_CNMP_Criteria_090610(CAP)ver 2. pdf b.
Assist NRCS with the implementation of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Initiative contracts, assistance can include clerical, technical, or engineering assistance.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Estimated Funding: $200,000
Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Estimated Funding: $200,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Other federal agencies are not eligible to receive funding under this announcement.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/MW/102_CNMP_Criteria_090610(CAP)ver2.pdf
Contact:
Denise ParkerGrants and Agreements SpecialistPhone 443 482-2921
Agency Email Description:
Funding Opportunity
Agency Email:
DENISE.PARKER@MD.USDA.GOV
Date Posted:
2012-08-09
Application Due Date:
2012-08-24
Archive Date:
2012-09-23
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