USDA-NRCS-ME-CTA-23-NOFO0001292: Maine Natural Resources Conservation Service General Agreements for Technical Assistance
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 $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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 11, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$1.5 million
- Expected awards10
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeOther
Key dates
| Posted | April 11, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 10, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 10, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 13 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Soil and Water Conservation awards averaged $601,371; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (52% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
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.
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-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.
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