# Announcement for Conservation Partnership Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022– MISSOURI

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-mo-multi-22-nofo0001132-announcement-for-conservation-partnership-funding-for/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/337754

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on April 4, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-MO-MULTI-22-NOFO0001132 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 4, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.902, 10.912, 10.924 |

## 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
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary 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 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 in Missouri. 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. Research proposals will not be accepted, nor considered. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of these programs in FY 2022 will be approximately $500,000. 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. 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 Monday, April 4, 2022. 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. 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.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-MO-MULTI-22-NOFO0001132 still open?

No. It closed on April 4, 2022.

### Who can apply for Announcement for Conservation Partnership Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022– MISSOURI?

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

### What is the deadline for Announcement for Conservation Partnership Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022– MISSOURI?

Closed April 4, 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 $300,000 each. About $500,000 in total across about 5 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.