# FY 22 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-ar-multi-22-nofo0001138-fy-22-arkansas-technical-assistance-projects/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337445

> 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 25 awards worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 29, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-22-NOFO0001138 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 29, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 25 |
| Total funding | $3.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.069, 10.902, 10.903, 10.912, 10.924, 10.931 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- 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

All applicants must demonstrate 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 based in or with substantial operations in Arkansas.

## What the grant funds

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2022. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. The Arkansas NRCS 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. All applicants must demonstrate an established history of working cooperatively with producers on agricultural land to address local conservation priorities (to be determined by NRCS). All applicants must be capable of providing support in the State of Arkansas. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2022 will be approximately $3,000,000. 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. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-22-NOFO0001138 still open?

No. It closed on April 29, 2022.

### Who can apply for FY 22 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 22 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects?

Closed April 29, 2022. 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 25 awards.

### Who has won Conservation Reserve Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Pheasants Forever, Inc., Iowa Association of Soil Conservation District Commissioners, Illinois Department of Agriculture. The program made 153 awards worth $151 million in that time.