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USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-22-NOFO0001138: FY 22 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects

Closed Closed April 29, 2022 Opportunity USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-22-NOFO0001138

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 2022.

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.

From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 16, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.

Other notices with this title

Natural Resources Conservation Service has posted this title under other numbers: earlier or later rounds, or the same competition for another area. Each has its own dates and may change its rules.

NoticePostedDeadlineStatus
USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-24-NOFO0001357March 4, 2024Closed May 3, 2024Closed
USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-23-NOFO0001253March 20, 2023Closed May 19, 2023Closed
USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-21-NOFO0001046February 15, 2021Closed April 20, 2021Closed

Key dates

PostedMarch 15, 2022
DeadlineApril 29, 2022
Archived by Grants.govMay 29, 2022

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

All 12 applicant types the notice lists

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.

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Is this a realistic fit?

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.

Category: Agriculture.

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.

Largest recipients, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientStateAwardsAmount
National Association of Conservation DistrictsDistrict of Columbia11$119 million
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationDistrict of Columbia15$89.5 million
Pheasants Forever, Inc.Minnesota28$44.8 million
Whiteriver Regional IrrigationArkansas2$43.2 million
The American Farmland TrustDistrict of Columbia16$32.6 million

Top states: District of Columbia ($276 million), Arkansas ($106 million), Mississippi ($92.3 million), Michigan ($71.8 million), Minnesota ($64.9 million).

Who has won Environmental Quality Incentives Program grants before

From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (10.912) awarded $496 million across 859 grant awards, an average of $577,615 per award.

Largest recipients, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientStateAwardsAmount
National Fish and Wildlife FoundationDistrict of Columbia4$60.7 million
National Experienced Workforce Solutions, IncVirginia36$47.8 million
The American Farmland TrustDistrict of Columbia13$14.0 million
Texas A&m Agrilife ResearchTexas10$12.0 million
University of HawaiiHawaii10$8.1 million

Top states: District of Columbia ($77.3 million), Virginia ($59.5 million), Mississippi ($25.8 million), Texas ($20.9 million), California ($19.6 million).

Who has won Agricultural Conservation Easement Program grants before

From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (10.931) awarded $164 million across 237 grant awards, an average of $690,887 per award.

Largest recipients, fiscal 2021 to 2025
RecipientStateAwardsAmount
The Trust for TomorrowNorth Carolina26$60.0 million
Ducks Unlimited, Inc.Mississippi28$20.4 million
Ducks Unlimited IncNorth Dakota4$15.5 million
Ecosystems Protection Service, LLCArkansas4$10.8 million
Iowa Agriculture Water AllianceIowa1$10.5 million

Top states: North Carolina ($57.9 million), Mississippi ($42.6 million), Arizona ($18.4 million), Arkansas ($17.7 million), North Dakota ($15.9 million).

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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-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.

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