ARKANSAS FY 2017 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
The NRCS - Arkansas State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners.
The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document.
Proposals will be accepted from Arkansas.
NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2017 will be approximately $4,000,00 0. Proposals are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration.
This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions.
Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice.
Incomplete and/or noncompliant applications will be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant.
The Arkansas State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications.
NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities.
DATES:
Applications must be received by NRCS by 4:00 p.m.
CST, April 28, 201 7. ADDRESSES:
Applications sent via express mail, overnight courier service, or the United States Postal Service must be sent to the following address:
USDA-NRCS, Amanda Mathis, Room 3416, Federal Building, 700 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 1. Applications sent electronically must be sent through www.grants.gov or to amanda.mathis@ar.usda.gov with a copy to Karen.thompson2@ar.usda.gov.
The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document.
Proposals will be accepted from Arkansas.
NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2017 will be approximately $4,000,00 0. Proposals are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration.
This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions.
Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice.
Incomplete and/or noncompliant applications will be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant.
The Arkansas State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications.
NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities.
DATES:
Applications must be received by NRCS by 4:00 p.m.
CST, April 28, 201 7. ADDRESSES:
Applications sent via express mail, overnight courier service, or the United States Postal Service must be sent to the following address:
USDA-NRCS, Amanda Mathis, Room 3416, Federal Building, 700 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 7220 1. Applications sent electronically must be sent through www.grants.gov or to amanda.mathis@ar.usda.gov with a copy to Karen.thompson2@ar.usda.gov.
Related ProgramsDepartment of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Department of AgricultureConservation Stewardship Program
Department of AgricultureAgricultural Conservation Easement Program
Department of Agriculture
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Estimated Funding: $4,000,000
Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Estimated Funding: $4,000,000
Relevant Nonprofit Program Categories
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Not Available
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Not Available
Full Opportunity Web Address:
Contact:
George WilsonGrants Management SpecialistPhone 817-509-3503
Agency Email Description:
Grant Management Specialist
Agency Email:
george.wilson@wdc.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2017-02-24
Application Due Date:
2017-04-28
Archive Date:
2017-05-28
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