# FY23 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-ar-multi-23-nofo0001253-fy23-arkansas-technical-assistance-projects/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346258

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $25,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 45 awards worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 19, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-23-NOFO0001253 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 19, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | 45 |
| Total funding | $3.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.902 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

a. City or township governmentsb. County governmentsc. For profit organizations other than small businesses d. Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) e. Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) f. Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) g. Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS (other than institutions of higher education) h. Private institutions of higher educationi. Public and State-controlled institutions of higher educationj. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesk. Small businessesl. Special district governments m. State governments

## What the grant funds

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2023. 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. All applicants must demonstrate an established history of working cooperatively with producers in Arkansas, 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, projects are to be carried out within Arkansas. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2023 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. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Friday, May 19, 2023 For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-23-NOFO0001253 still open?

No. It closed on May 19, 2023.

### Who can apply for FY23 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for FY23 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects?

Closed May 19, 2023. 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.