# Conservation Outreach, FY 2021

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-la-multi-21-nofo0001079-conservation-outreach-fy-2021/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332275

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $2.0 million (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $2.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 27, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-LA-MULTI-21-NOFO0001079 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 27, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $2.0 million |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $2.0 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)
- 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

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The Louisiana NRCS, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from natural resource conservation partners to provide outreach promoting NRCS programs that enhance conservation delivery in Louisiana. The overall intent of this announcement is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document. Proposals will be accepted from entities delivering conservation programs and services in Louisiana for projects between one and five years in duration. NRCS anticipates the amount of funding available for this announcement will be up to approximately $5,000,000 awarded to multiple FY2021 recipients. All awards are subject to the availability of funds appropriated by Congress at the time of award. Proposals are requested from: · City or township governments · County governments · State Governments · Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) · 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 · Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education · Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) · Special district governments · Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities. 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 only partially fund a proposal 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.1. 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, May 24, 2021.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-LA-MULTI-21-NOFO0001079 still open?

No. It closed on May 27, 2021.

### Who can apply for Conservation Outreach, FY 2021?

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

### What is the deadline for Conservation Outreach, FY 2021?

Closed May 27, 2021. 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 $2.0 million each. About $2.0 million 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.