USDA-NRCS-NC-MULTI-21-NOFO0001082: Outreach Funding for 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 $200,000 (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $200,000 in total. Applications closed on May 29, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed May 20, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$200,000
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$200,000
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | March 29, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 29, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 28, 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
Applicants and applications must meet eligibility criteria by the application deadline to be considered for award. Eligible applicant type is determined by the implementing program statute.
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 Natural Resources Conservation Service -North Carolina, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing potential availability of funding for agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to promote public awareness of Farm Bill activities throughout North Carolina. Proposals must be for projects based in North Carolina and focus on Farm Bill conservation. Research proposals or proposals that do not meet the needs will not be accepted, nor considered as part of this announcement. Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities, including individuals, city or township governments, county governments, 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, Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education, and State governments for competitive consideration of awards for projects between 1 and five years in duration. The funding available for this announcement shall not exceed a total of $200,000. 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 North Carolina State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications. Applicants must submit their proposals via Grants.gov. All applications must be received by 11:59 pm, EST, May 29, 2021.
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-NC-MULTI-21-NOFO0001082 still open?
No. It closed on May 29, 2021.
Who can apply for Outreach Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 – NORTH CAROLINA?
Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Outreach Funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 – NORTH CAROLINA?
Closed May 29, 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 $200,000 each. About $200,000 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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