USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-21-NOFO0001046: FY 2021 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Natural Resources Conservation Service notices from 2021.
Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 45 awards worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 20, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 14, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$3.0 million
- Expected awards45
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-24-NOFO0001357 | March 4, 2024 | Closed May 3, 2024 | Closed |
| USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-23-NOFO0001253 | March 20, 2023 | Closed May 19, 2023 | Closed |
| USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-22-NOFO0001138 | March 15, 2022 | Closed April 29, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 15, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 20, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 20, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 14 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district 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
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
For Profit Entities must have an established history of working cooperatively with producers on agricultural land to address local conservation priorities (to be determined by NRCS) All applicant categories must be capable of providing support in the State of Arkansas.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Soil and Water Conservation awards averaged $601,371; this notice allows up to $3.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (52% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
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 provide technical services that address the key conservation objectives and focus areas described further in this document. Proposals will be accepted from Arkansas. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2021 will be approximately $3,000,000. The minimum amount is $5,000 for a single award and the maximum amount for a single award will not exceed $3,000,000. Proposals are requested from eligible entities, non-profits, governmental or non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning for competitive consideration of 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.
Who has won Soil and Water Conservation grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Soil and Water Conservation (10.902) awarded $1.5 billion across 2,560 grant awards, an average of $601,371 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Association of Conservation Districts | District of Columbia | 11 | $119 million |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | 15 | $89.5 million |
| Pheasants Forever, Inc. | Minnesota | 28 | $44.8 million |
| Whiteriver Regional Irrigation | Arkansas | 2 | $43.2 million |
| The American Farmland Trust | District of Columbia | 16 | $32.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-21-NOFO0001046 still open?
No. It closed on April 20, 2021.
Who can apply for FY 2021 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects?
Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for FY 2021 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects?
Closed April 20, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $3.0 million each. About $3.0 million in total across about 45 awards.
Who has won Soil and Water Conservation grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Association of Conservation Districts, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Pheasants Forever, Inc. The program made 2,560 awards worth $1.5 billion in that time.
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