# Conservation Partnership Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021– MISSOURI

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-mo-multi-21-nofo0001080-conservation-partnership-funding-for-fiscal-year-fy-2021/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332402

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $750,000 in total. Applications closed on May 17, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-MO-MULTI-21-NOFO0001080 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 17, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $750,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.902 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district 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

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The Missouri NRCS, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking opportunities to partner with, and support the efforts of, likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help provide outreach, education, and technical assistance on USDA-NRCS programs including, but not limited to, conducting conservation outreach workshops, conferences, and training that will help educate Missouri’s farm community, private landowners, conservation organizations, cooperating agencies, and general citizenry. Proposals will be accepted for projects performed in Missouri and focus on Farm Bill conservation. Collaborative projects that provide on-the-ground support for Missouri NRCS Field Offices are highly encouraged. Research proposals will not be accepted, nor considered. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of these programs in FY 2021 will be approximately $750,000. Agreements awarded in pursuant to this NFO may be 1 to 3 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. 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. The Missouri State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications. 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 on May 15, 2021. 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. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until April 12, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. A webinar will be held for potential applicants on April 14, 2021 at 10 am Central Time/11 am Eastern Time.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-MO-MULTI-21-NOFO0001080 still open?

No. It closed on May 17, 2021.

### Who can apply for Conservation Partnership Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021– MISSOURI?

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

### What is the deadline for Conservation Partnership Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021– MISSOURI?

Closed May 17, 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 $500,000 each. About $750,000 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.