# FY 24 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-ar-multi-24-nofo0001357-fy-24-arkansas-technical-assistance-projects/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/352763

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $3.0 million (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses. It expected to make about 25 awards worth $4.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 3, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-24-NOFO0001357 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 3, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $3.0 million |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | 25 |
| Total funding | $4.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.902 |

## 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
- Small businesses

## What the grant funds

Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Arkansas Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: FY 24 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-24-NOFO0001357 Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listings (previously referred to as the Catalog of Federal Financial Assistance) on Sam.gov under 10.902 Soil and Water Conservation, 10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program, 10.924 Conservation Stewardship Program, 10.931 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, 10.069 Conservation Reserve Program, and 10.905 Plant Materials for Conservation, which can be found at: https://sam.gov/content/home. SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes. Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2024. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. The Arkansas Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners in Arkansas. 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. 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 opportunity will be approximately $4,000,000. 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-AR-MULTI-24-NOFO0001357 still open?

No. It closed on May 3, 2024.

### Who can apply for FY 24 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses.

### What is the deadline for FY 24 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects?

Closed May 3, 2024. 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 $4.0 million in total across about 25 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.