USDA-NRCS-MT-MULTI-21-NOFO0001063: Watershed Planning Capacity in Montana
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 2021.
Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $5.0 million (at least $500,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $5.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 8, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 8, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$5.0 million
- Award floor$500,000
- Total funding$5.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 8, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 8, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 8, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Soil and Water Conservation awards averaged $601,371; this notice allows up to $5.0 million 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
SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Watershed Planning Capacity in Montana Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-MT-MULTI-21-NOFO0001063 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA): 10.902 Soil and Water Conservation (a.k.a. Conservation Technical Assistance, CTA) 10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) 10.924 Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) 10.931 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) 10.069 Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service of Montana, hereinafter referred to as the “NRCS-MT”, is seeking the services of a qualified entity to provide technical and administrative assistance in the development of Watershed Plans related to agricultural water management as follows: Complete up to 4 Watershed Plans-EA/EIS for use in securing implementation funds under the Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act (PL-566), Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for future implementation of identified plan’s conservation actions. Assist NRCS-MT in providing general services to Irrigation Districts or other irrigation entities within Montana that qualify for the purpose of preparing projects for implementation, including, but not limited to, consultation with state/federal agencies, contracting, billing/reporting. Provide general service to NRCS-MT with respect to carrying out technical and programmatic functions to include: · Economic support and analysis · Engineering and hydrology assessments · Stakeholder engagement · Data collection/ analysis · Comprehensive irrigation system modernization planning · NEPA Compliance · Public Communications · Printing and web publication services. · Programmatic and project management support. · Project implementation support · Establishing, compiling, and delivering project record file (administrative record) which includes all files that are part of the decision-making process, the basis for the decision, and the final decision.
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-MT-MULTI-21-NOFO0001063 still open?
No. It closed on April 8, 2021.
Who can apply for Watershed Planning Capacity in Montana?
Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits.
What is the deadline for Watershed Planning Capacity in Montana?
Closed April 8, 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 $5.0 million each. About $5.0 million in total for one award.
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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