# Watershed Assessment for the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) in Western Massachusetts

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-ma-nwqi-22-nofo0001187-watershed-assessment-for-the-national-water-quality/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/339430

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $50,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make one award worth $50,000 in total. Applications closed on June 13, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-MA-NWQI-22-NOFO0001187 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 13, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $50,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $50,000 |
| 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)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education

There is one (1) watershed assessment to be completed in the western portion of Massachusetts. This assessment will be based on the HUC12 (Hydraulic Unit Code) watersheds identified as: Upper Manhan River (Headwaters to North Brook)– HUC12 Code 10802010608— located primarily in the Towns of Westhampton and Southampton, Massachusetts. The project shall not exceed 18 months in duration. Applicants should plan their projects based on an estimated project start date of July 27, 2022.The full announcement identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects. 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.

## What the grant funds

NRCS, an agency under the USDA, in Massachusetts, is seeking proposals from partners to develop a watershed assessment plan to support the National Water Quality Initiative. NRCS has $50,000 total available funds for this cooperative agreement award. The agreement will be with a qualifying, eligible organization that has expertise in watershed assessment plans and is specifically capable of using the assessment template found in this funding opportunity. The partner will share similar goals with NRCS: Support Healthy Watersheds and Diverse Land Use Communities, protect communities and people through rehabilitated watershed structures, enhance and improve water quality and water quantity, and provide habitat for diverse and important fish and wildlife species. There is one (1) watershed assessment to be completed in the western portion of Massachusetts. This assessment will be based on the HUC12 (Hydraulic Unit Code) watersheds identified as: Upper Manhan River (Headwaters to North Brook)– HUC12 Code 10802010608— located primarily in the Towns of Westhampton and Southampton, Massachusetts. The elements required for the watershed assessment are outlined in the full announcement:

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-MA-NWQI-22-NOFO0001187 still open?

No. It closed on June 13, 2022.

### Who can apply for Watershed Assessment for the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) in Western Massachusetts?

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 Watershed Assessment for the National Water Quality Initiative (NWQI) in Western Massachusetts?

Closed June 13, 2022. 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 $50,000 each. About $50,000 in total for one award.

### 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.