# New Mexico Conservation Technical Assistance for Outreach and Education

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-nm-cta-23-nofo0001244-new-mexico-conservation-technical-assistance-for-outreach/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346304

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $20,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $100,000 in total. Applications closed on April 22, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-NM-CTA-23-NOFO0001244 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | April 22, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $20,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $100,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.902 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS, an agency under the USDA, in the New Mexico State Office, is seeking to partner with, and support the efforts of, natural resource conservation partners and promote public awareness and implementation of conservation activities including, but not limited to, conducting conservation outreach workshops and training, that will help educate New Mexico’s agricultural community, private landowners, conservation organizations, cooperating agencies, acequias, and land grants. Proposals must be for projects based in New Mexico and focus on conservation. Research proposals will not be accepted, nor considered as part of this announcement. Proposals are requested from Federally-recognized Indian Tribal Organizations, state government, local governments, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, or institutions of higher education for competitive consideration of awards for projects 1 year in duration. 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 New Mexico State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single year applications submitted by eligible entities. 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 April 22, 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 May 8, 2023 and expects to execute awards by June 7, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-NM-CTA-23-NOFO0001244 still open?

No. It closed on April 22, 2023.

### Who can apply for New Mexico Conservation Technical Assistance for Outreach and Education?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.

### What is the deadline for New Mexico Conservation Technical Assistance for Outreach and Education?

Closed April 22, 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 $100,000 in total across about 5 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.