# Missouri Conservation Partnership and Technical Assistance

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-mo-multi-23-nofo0001250-missouri-conservation-partnership-and-technical-assistance/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346013

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $3.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 1, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-MO-MULTI-23-NOFO0001250 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 1, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $3.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.902 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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

## 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 2023. 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 natural resource conservation partners in Missouri. The overall intent of this solicitation is to enter into partnerships to provide technical assistance in the delivery, development, promotion, and support of soil, water and wildlife conservation programs to Missouri’s farmers, ranchers, and landowners. Key technical assistance emphasis areas for FY 2023 proposals include Climate Smart Agriculture and Forestry focusing on conservation planning, forest management planning and practice implementation, native forage establishment and management, and nutrient management via advanced technologies and precision conservation. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to educate farmers, ranchers, and landowners in successful application of Farm Bill programs and deliver conservation planning, management, and implementation of climate smart conservation practices related to climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resilience. 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 May 1, 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).

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-MO-MULTI-23-NOFO0001250 still open?

No. It closed on May 1, 2023.

### Who can apply for Missouri Conservation Partnership and Technical Assistance?

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

### What is the deadline for Missouri Conservation Partnership and Technical Assistance?

Closed May 1, 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 $500,000 each. About $3.0 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.