USDA-NRCS-NHQ-SOILS-21-NOFO0001107: 2021 Soil Science Collaborative Research Proposals
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 $250,000 (at least $50,000) to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on June 15, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 15, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Award floor$50,000
- Total funding$1.0 million
- Expected awards4
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NRCS-NHQ-SOILS-22-NOFO0001124 | February 11, 2022 | Closed April 12, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | April 15, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 15, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 15, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network. For more information on the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network please see: http://www.cesu.psu.edu/
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Soil Survey awards averaged $286,774; this notice allows up to $250,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (93% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for agreements for the purposes of: • Promoting research collaboration between the NRCS Soil and Plant Science Division (SPSD) and university cooperators on significant national issues; • Providing technology transfer and training for NRCS staff; • Assisting in training of students in soil science and related fields. Proposals must be for projects based in the United States and its territories and possessions and focus on the priorities described in Section A of this notice. Research proposals are sought. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2021 will be up to $1,000,000.00. Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network (http://www.cesu.psu.edu/). Proposals are requested for competitive consideration of awards for projects 2-3 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects. 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. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 15, 2021. 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. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until May 15, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. The agency anticipates making selections by July 15, 2021 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2021.
Who has won Soil Survey grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Soil Survey (10.903) awarded $18.6 million across 65 grant awards, an average of $286,774 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska | Nebraska | 4 | $1.3 million |
| University of Illinois | Illinois | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Iowa State University of Science and Technology | Iowa | 3 | $1.1 million |
| Oregon State University | Oregon | 3 | $1.0 million |
| University of Rhode Island | Rhode Island | 2 | $881,663 |
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-SOILS-21-NOFO0001107 still open?
No. It closed on June 15, 2021.
Who can apply for 2021 Soil Science Collaborative Research Proposals?
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 2021 Soil Science Collaborative Research Proposals?
Closed June 15, 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 $250,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 4 awards.
Who has won Soil Survey grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Board of Regents of the University of Nebraska, University of Illinois, Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The program made 65 awards worth $18.6 million in that time.