# Georgia NRCS Technical Services and Projects for Fiscal Year 2023

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-ga-multi-nofo0001246-georgia-nrcs-technical-services-and-projects-for-fiscal/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346393

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $600,000 (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 20 awards worth $8.0 million in total. Applications closed on March 30, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-GA-MULTI-NOFO0001246 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | March 30, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Total funding | $8.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.902 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- 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

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The Georgia 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. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key technical services and projects for Fiscal Year 2023. Proposals will be accepted for projects performed in Georgia. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2023 will be approximately $8,000,000. Agreements awarded pursuant to this NFO may be 1-4 years in duration. 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 Georgia 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 March 30, 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. The agency anticipates making selections by May 5, 2023 and expects to execute awards by July 31, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-GA-MULTI-NOFO0001246 still open?

No. It closed on March 30, 2023.

### Who can apply for Georgia NRCS Technical Services and Projects for Fiscal Year 2023?

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

### What is the deadline for Georgia NRCS Technical Services and Projects for Fiscal Year 2023?

Closed March 30, 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 $600,000 each. About $8.0 million in total across about 20 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.