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USDA-NRCS-MN-MULTI-22-NOFO0001125: Minnesota (MN) Fiscal Year (FY) 22 Grant Agreement Notice of Funding Opportunity for Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized) in Minnesota

Closed Closed March 21, 2022 Opportunity USDA-NRCS-MN-MULTI-22-NOFO0001125 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$200,000
• Award floor$50,000
• Total funding$500,000
• Expected awards10
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to tribes.

• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

More grants for tribes.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Soil and Water Conservation awards averaged $601,371; this notice allows up to $200,000 per award.
• Most of the program's money (52% over five years) went to nonprofits.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

What the grant funds

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2022. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing potential availability of Grant Agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing Tribal and community-level conservation leadership in Minnesota. Proposals are requested for competitive consideration for the following initiatives: Tribal Food Sovereignty and Food Production Grants: MN NRCS supports Tribal food sovereignty through the production of traditional foods for Native Americans to sustain themselves, their families, and their communities. The overall objectives of these grants are to increase Tribal food sovereignty in Minnesota by supporting best practices that enhance the following: Production of food, fiber, wildlife and forestry products using conservation systems to support American Indian culture and Sovereignty. Creation or enhancement of sustainably produced and processed food markets. Conservation Education, stewardship and natural resource management Reaching Out to Historically Underserved Clients and providing Technical and Financial Assistance. The overall objective of this category is to provide outreach to historically underserved clients to increase technical and programmatic conservation delivery by: Identifying cultural and program barriers that limit NRCS assistance Provide outreach and education to underserved clients on NRCS programs and technical materials Assist underserved clients in seeking and obtaining NRCS assistance Provide planning assistance to underserved clients NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2022 will be $500,000. Minimum/Maximum individual award amounts are anticipated to be $50,000/$200,000. Proposals are requested from Federally recognized tribal governments for competitive consideration of grant agreement awards for projects between 2 and 3 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice.

Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources.

Applying now

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