# Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service Easement Programs Restoration and Repair

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-oh-acep-23-nofo0001305-ohio-natural-resources-conservation-service-easement/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348529

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $10.0 million (at least $335,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $1.3 million in total. Applications closed on July 10, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-OH-ACEP-23-NOFO0001305 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 10, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $10.0 million |
| Award floor | $335,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $1.3 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.902 |

## Who can apply

- 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
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources toward the restoration of degraded wetlands, floodplains, forestlands, and associated uplands. NRCS invites applications from all qualified for-profit other than small businesses, Native American tribal governments, nonprofits both having and not having 501(c) status, private institutions of higher education and small business willing and able to work in Ohio. Information related to NRCS Easement Programs can be found at the following web address: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/acep-agricultural-conservation-easement-program. A total of up to $1,340,000 is available for obligation in FY2023. All agreements will be five years in duration. Additional funds may be added to an agreement in later years as funds become available. Total funding is dependent on program discretion, the availability of Federal appropriations, and restoration and repair needs of easements in Ohio. It is estimated that up to $10,000,000 in funds may be available throughout the life of the agreement. 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 July 10, 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 August 4, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. Federal Financial Assistance Training The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance. Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www.cfo.gov/grants-training/.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-OH-ACEP-23-NOFO0001305 still open?

No. It closed on July 10, 2023.

### Who can apply for Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service Easement Programs Restoration and Repair?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, tribes, small businesses and businesses.

### What is the deadline for Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service Easement Programs Restoration and Repair?

Closed July 10, 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 $10.0 million each. About $1.3 million in total across about 4 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.