# New Jersey NRCS Community Gardens/Farm Grants

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-nj-cta-nofo00001240-new-jersey-nrcs-community-gardens-farm-grants/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348342

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $5,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $75,000 in total. Applications closed on June 23, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-NJ-CTA-NOFO00001240 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 23, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $20,000 |
| Award floor | $5,000 |
| Expected awards | 15 |
| Total funding | $75,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.902 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district 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

Entities must have control of the land (i.e. own/lease) where the project will be established for the duration of the agreement. The applicant is responsible for maintaining the project once it is installed for the duration of the agreement. Proposed projects must be performed in New Jersey. Applicant entities identified in the SAM.gov exclusions database as ineligible, prohibited/restricted, or excluded from receiving Federal contracts and certain Federal assistance and benefits will not be considered for Federal funding, as applicable to the funding being requested under this Federal program (2 CFR 200.206(d)).

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2023. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources to encourage collaboration with partners in providing strategic conservation delivery assistance and/or provide tools or data that enhance the ability of the agency to support conservation activities. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined in this announcement. Proposals will be accepted from eligible entities for projects located in New Jersey. NRCS anticipates the total amount awarded under this announcement in Federal fiscal year 2023 will be approximately $75,000.00. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 23, 2023. 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 (section G of this NFO). 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. The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-NJ-CTA-NOFO00001240 still open?

No. It closed on June 23, 2023.

### Who can apply for New Jersey NRCS Community Gardens/Farm Grants?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for New Jersey NRCS Community Gardens/Farm Grants?

Closed June 23, 2023. 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 $20,000 each. About $75,000 in total across about 15 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.