USDA-NRCS-MULTI-NC-21-NOFO0001060: Technical Assistance for Conservation Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 – NORTH CAROLINA
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 $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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 19, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$450,000
- Award floor$75,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 26, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 28, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 24, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals.
All 10 applicant types the notice lists
- 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
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the money in the 4 programs behind this notice (55% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
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 |
Who has won Environmental Quality Incentives Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (10.912) awarded $496 million across 859 grant awards, an average of $577,615 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | 4 | $60.7 million |
| National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc | Virginia | 36 | $47.8 million |
| The American Farmland Trust | District of Columbia | 13 | $14.0 million |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Research | Texas | 10 | $12.0 million |
| University of Hawaii | Hawaii | 10 | $8.1 million |
Who has won Conservation Stewardship Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Conservation Stewardship Program (10.924) awarded $155 million across 140 grant awards, an average of $1.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | 2 | $59.6 million |
| Pheasants Forever, Inc. | Minnesota | 6 | $35.1 million |
| National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc | Virginia | 12 | $9.6 million |
| Texas A&m Agrilife Research | Texas | 4 | $6.0 million |
| Kansas Association of Conservation Districts | Kansas | 4 | $4.4 million |
Other programs behind this notice
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-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.
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