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USDA-NRCS-SC-ACEP-23-NOFO0001295: Easement Programs Restoration and Stewardship Assistance Fiscal Year 2023 Announcement for Program Funding – SOUTH CAROLINA

Closed Closed June 30, 2023 Opportunity USDA-NRCS-SC-ACEP-23-NOFO0001295 ☆ Save

This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Easement Restoration and Stewardship (USDA-NHQ-ACEP-26-NOFO0001456). Status: Closes November 19, 2026 (12 days left). It is in our archive of Natural Resources Conservation Service notices from 2023.

• Award ceiling$3.8 million
• Award floor$2.0 million
• Total funding$3.8 million
• Expected awards2
• Cost sharingNot required
• Funding typeCooperative Agreement

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to any type of organization.

• Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Applicants and applications must meet eligibility criteria by the application deadline to be considered for award. Eligible applicant type is determined by the implementing program statute. 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)).This opportunity is open to all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities and individuals.

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Is this a realistic fit?

• Most of the money in the 3 programs behind this notice (64% over five years) went to nonprofits.
• No cost sharing or match is required.

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) is directing resources toward the restoration of degraded wetlands and associated uplands in South Carolina. In addition, resources will be directed toward stewardship activities on existing easements across the State of South Carolina. With the sole exception of Federal agencies, NRCS invites applications from all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals. NFEs of all sizes are encouraged to apply. Information related to NRCS Easement Programs can be found at the following link: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/easements/ 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 30, 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.

Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources.

Applying now

This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, USDA-NHQ-ACEP-26-NOFO0001456, which is open now.

The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.