# Maine Natural Resources Conservation Service General Agreements for Technical Assistance

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-me-cta-23-nofo0001292-maine-natural-resources-conservation-service-general/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347188

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on June 10, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-ME-CTA-23-NOFO0001292 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 10, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $1.0 million |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $1.5 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.902 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township 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 Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the availability of funding for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to encourage collaboration with partners in conducting outreach and providing strategic conservation delivery assistance that enhances the ability of the agency to support conservation. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined in this announcement. Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities for outreach and technical assistance in Maine. NRCS anticipates the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2023 will be approximately $1,500,000. Proposals are requested from eligible entities for competitive consideration of agreement awards for projects between one (1) to five (5) years in duration. 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 June 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 20, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 8, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-ME-CTA-23-NOFO0001292 still open?

No. It closed on June 10, 2023.

### Who can apply for Maine Natural Resources Conservation Service General Agreements for Technical Assistance?

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 Maine Natural Resources Conservation Service General Agreements for Technical Assistance?

Closed June 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 $1.0 million each. About $1.5 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.