# Louisiana Conservation Deliver Technical Assistance, FY2023

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-la-23-nofo0001241-louisiana-conservation-deliver-technical-assistance-fy2023/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346646

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $700,000 in total. Applications closed on May 10, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-LA-23-NOFO0001241 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 10, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $700,000 |
| Cost sharing | not 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
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

## What the grant funds

All applicant categories must be capable of providing support in the State of Louisiana. 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 may be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. The Louisiana State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications, or to fund a proposal partially if the NRCS objectives can be reached with a reduced scope. 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. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 10, 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 June 10, 2023 and expects to execute awards no later than September 30, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-LA-23-NOFO0001241 still open?

No. It closed on May 10, 2023.

### Who can apply for Louisiana Conservation Deliver Technical Assistance, FY2023?

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

### What is the deadline for Louisiana Conservation Deliver Technical Assistance, FY2023?

Closed May 10, 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 $700,000 in total across about 10 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.