USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-22-NOFO0001138: FY 22 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 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.
- Award ceiling$3.0 million
- Award floor$5,000
- Total funding$3.0 million
- Expected awards25
- 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-21-NOFO0001046 | February 15, 2021 | Closed April 20, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 15, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 29, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 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
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the money in the 6 programs behind this notice (56% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
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 |
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.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | 4 | $60.7 million |
| National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc | Virginia | 36 | $47.8 million |
| The American Farmland Trust | District of Columbia | 13 | $14.0 million |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Research | Texas | 10 | $12.0 million |
| University of Hawaii | Hawaii | 10 | $8.1 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.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trust for Tomorrow | North Carolina | 26 | $60.0 million |
| Ducks Unlimited, Inc. | Mississippi | 28 | $20.4 million |
| Ducks Unlimited Inc | North Dakota | 4 | $15.5 million |
| Ecosystems Protection Service, LLC | Arkansas | 4 | $10.8 million |
| Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance | Iowa | 1 | $10.5 million |
Other programs behind this notice
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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