USDA-NRCS-HI-MULTI-23-NOFO0001287: Pacific Islands Area Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships
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 2023.
Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 16, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 8, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 8, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 16, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 17, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.
All 10 applicant types the notice lists
- County governments
- City or township governments
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Public and State/Territorial-controlled institutions of higher education - State/Territorial governments
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Soil and Water Conservation awards averaged $601,371; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (52% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) – Pacific Islands Area (PIA) Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Pacific Islands Area Fiscal Year 2023 Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships Notice of Funding Opportunity Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-HI-MULTI-23-NOFO0001287 Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listings (previously referred to as the Catalog of Federal Financial Assistance) on Sam.gov, which can be found at: https://www.sam.gov/. 10.902 Soil and Water Conservation (CTA): 16 U.S.C. 590a-f, 590q 10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): 16 U.S.C. 3839aa et seq. 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 The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking proposals from parties and potential partners to execute conservation solutions in Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Key conservation priorities are outlined in Section A. Proposals will be accepted from non-profit organizations 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), state or territorial governments, city governments, county governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, and private institutions of higher learning. NRCS anticipates that the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2023 will be approximately $1,000,000.00. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single year or multi-year proposals, not to exceed five (5) years. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects as well as the evaluation criteria (see Section E) that will be used to evaluate proposals. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant.
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 |
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-HI-MULTI-23-NOFO0001287 still open?
No. It closed on June 16, 2023.
Who can apply for Pacific Islands Area Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships?
Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Pacific Islands Area Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships?
Closed June 16, 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 $250,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 5 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.
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