USDA-NRCS-SC-MULTI-23-NOFO0001276: Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Announcement for Program Funding – SOUTH CAROLINA
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Natural Resources Conservation Service notices from 2023.
Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $1.0 million (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses. It expected to make about 15 awards worth $2.5 million in total. Applications closed on June 1, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed April 17, 2023. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$1.0 million
- Award floor$25,000
- Total funding$2.5 million
- Expected awards15
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | April 17, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | June 1, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | July 1, 2023 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses.
All 13 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- 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
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
This NFO requires applicants to share 25 percent of total project costs (includes Federal and non-Federal). Applications that do not include the required level of cost-sharing will be ineligible for award. Additional details about cost sharing or matching funds/contributions can be found at 2 CFR 200.306. Refer to Section D of this NFO for information about any required submittals related to match or cost-share requirements. Any award made pursuant to this NFO will be made to a single entity. Applicants that apply as “partnerships” or other similar groupings must clearly describe the relationship between the applicant and the “partner” parties. In all but exceptional cases, it must be reflected in the award as an awardee/sub awardee relationship.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Soil and Water Conservation awards averaged $601,371; this notice allows up to $1.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (52% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing potential availability of cooperative agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration, and developing state- and community-level conservation leadership. Proposals will be accepted for projects located in South Carolina. Proposals are requested for competitive consideration for cooperative agreement awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. See Section C.1 of this announcement for eligible applicant type. Entities may submit more than one application if the proposals are for different projects with different project deliverables and are not to complete work under a present project agreement. Entities may receive more than one award. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects. 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. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. While a Grants.gov account is not required to download a NFO and related documents, it is required to submit an application. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 1, 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 23, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. Projects may be between one and three years in duration.
Who has won Soil and Water Conservation grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Soil and Water Conservation (10.902) awarded $1.5 billion across 2,560 grant awards, an average of $601,371 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Association of Conservation Districts | District of Columbia | 11 | $119 million |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | District of Columbia | 15 | $89.5 million |
| Pheasants Forever, Inc. | Minnesota | 28 | $44.8 million |
| Whiteriver Regional Irrigation | Arkansas | 2 | $43.2 million |
| The American Farmland Trust | District of Columbia | 16 | $32.6 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is USDA-NRCS-SC-MULTI-23-NOFO0001276 still open?
No. It closed on June 1, 2023.
Who can apply for Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Announcement for Program Funding – SOUTH CAROLINA?
Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and small businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Conservation Collaboration Cooperative Agreements Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Announcement for Program Funding – SOUTH CAROLINA?
Closed June 1, 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 $1.0 million each. About $2.5 million 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.
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