USDA-NRCS-NHQ-SOILS-22-NOFO0001124: 2022 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 2022.
Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $100,000) to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on April 12, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed February 11, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$300,000
- Award floor$100,000
- Total funding$1.5 million
- Expected awards5
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA-NRCS-NHQ-SOILS-21-NOFO0001107 | April 15, 2021 | Closed June 15, 2021 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | February 11, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 12, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 12, 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 Survey awards averaged $286,774; this notice allows up to $300,000 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 2022 will be up to $1,500,000.00. 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. The agency anticipates making selections by June 1, 2022 and expects to execute awards by August 15, 2022. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 12, 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. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact. Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.
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-22-NOFO0001124 still open?
No. It closed on April 12, 2022.
Who can apply for 2022 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 2022 Soil Science Collaborative Research Proposals?
Closed April 12, 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 $300,000 each. About $1.5 million in total across about 5 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.
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