# Technical Assistance for Conservation Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 – NORTH CAROLINA

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-multi-nc-21-nofo0001060-technical-assistance-for-conservation-fiscal-year-fy-2021/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332356

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $450,000 (at least $75,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 28, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-MULTI-NC-21-NOFO0001060 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 28, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $450,000 |
| Award floor | $75,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.069, 10.902, 10.912, 10.924 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- 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
- Individuals

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this announcement is to advertise opportunities to entities who are interested in partnering with NRCS to provide technical assistance services to solve Soil, Water, Animal, and Plant resource concerns. Entities will partner with NRCS to provide services related to development of conservation plans, provide information for conservation program proposals and implementation of existing conservation contracts (ex. EQIP, CStP, and AMA), including certifying and reporting progress on conservation measures. NRCS will accept proposals of multi-year projects (2-5 years) submitted by eligible entities with substantial operations in North Carolina. The purpose is to leverage NRCS and partner resources to: 1. Improve soil health. 2. Improve water quality. 3. Provide habitat for local wildlife species of concern. 4. Improve the environmental and economic performance of agricultural lands. Proposals must be received by 11:59 pm, EST, May 28, 2021. Applicants will be notified of their selection by July 2, 2021 and awards will be made by September 30, 2021. For technical issues with Grants.gov, please 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 people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-MULTI-NC-21-NOFO0001060 still open?

No. It closed on May 28, 2021.

### Who can apply for Technical Assistance for Conservation Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 – NORTH CAROLINA?

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

### What is the deadline for Technical Assistance for Conservation Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 – NORTH CAROLINA?

Closed May 28, 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 $450,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 5 awards.

### Who has won Conservation Reserve Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Pheasants Forever, Inc., Iowa Association of Soil Conservation District Commissioners, Illinois Department of Agriculture. The program made 153 awards worth $151 million in that time.