# Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service Energy Technical Assistance

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-oh-cta-24-nofo0001377-ohio-natural-resources-conservation-service-energy/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/353168

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $1.5 million (at least $100,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $1.5 million in total. Applications closed on July 3, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-OH-CTA-24-NOFO0001377 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 3, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $1.5 million |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $1.5 million |
| 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)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- 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

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources toward climate-smart agriculture and forestry (CSAF) conservation practices, including those for energy efficiency. NRCS is providing funding for a partnership to provide technical assistance to NRCS and producers on energy practices. Information related to NRCS CSAF practices can be found at the following web address: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2023-10/NRCS-CSAF-Mitigation-Activities-List.pdf. A total of up to $1,500,000 is available in fiscal year 2024. All agreements will be five years in duration. Additional funds may be added to agreement in later years as funds become available. Total funding is dependent on the Federal Budget and technical workload in Ohio. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity 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 3, 2024. 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 July 18, 2024, and expects to execute awards by August 1, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-OH-CTA-24-NOFO0001377 still open?

No. It closed on July 3, 2024.

### Who can apply for Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service Energy Technical Assistance?

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

### What is the deadline for Ohio Natural Resources Conservation Service Energy Technical Assistance?

Closed July 3, 2024. 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 $1.5 million each. About $1.5 million in total across about 2 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.