USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CTA-22-NOFO0001128: Conservation Planning and Technical Service Provider (TSP) Training Development
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 2022.
Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $1.5 million (at least $200,000) to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on April 25, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 29, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.5 million
- Award floor$200,000
- Total funding$1.5 million
- Expected awards2
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeOther
Key dates
| Posted | February 10, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 25, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 11, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Entity must be associated with the CESU network. Information on the CESU network can be accessed at http://www.cesu.psu.edu/.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Soil and Water Conservation awards averaged $601,371; this notice allows up to $1.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (52% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is looking for a partner to develop multiple training courses for employees, partners, and technical service providers on topics associated with our conservation planning such as in the areas of economics, practice standards, conservation activities and others. The vision for these courses is that they would be online training developed in a format compatible with our AgLearn Learning Management System, would be 508 compliant, and include an exam to measure learner knowledge. NRCS will supply subject matter experts working with an interested Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) network partner who will provide training development resources. Together we will create the elements related to course objectives, learning outcomes and course content. All courses developed will be the property of USDA, NRCS who will be provided the course in its final form along with all supporting materials including but not limited to files, documents, and videos in editable formats. The development timeline of these trainings will be staggered within a three-year agreement following a priority list of training topics. These courses may be added to the list of required courses for our conservation planner and/or technical service provider program certification. Funding available would be through a contribution agreement and is only being offered to institutions of higher education associated with the CESU network. Information on the CESU network can be accessed at http://www.cesu.psu.edu/. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 11, 2022. 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. The agency anticipates making selections by May 6, 2022 and expects to execute awards by June 17, 2022. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
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-NHQ-CTA-22-NOFO0001128 still open?
No. It closed on April 25, 2022.
Who can apply for Conservation Planning and Technical Service Provider (TSP) Training Development?
Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Conservation Planning and Technical Service Provider (TSP) Training Development?
Closed April 25, 2022. 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 $1.5 million each. About $1.5 million in total across about 2 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.
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