# Tennessee NRCS Easement Programs Restoration and Stewardship Assistance.

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-tn-acep-23-nofo0001278-tennessee-nrcs-easement-programs-restoration-and/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/347745

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $5.0 million (at least $2.0 million) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $13.0 million in total. Applications closed on May 25, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-TN-ACEP-23-NOFO0001278 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 25, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $5.0 million |
| Award floor | $2.0 million |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $13.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.931 |

## Who can apply

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

Neither foreign entities nor individuals are eligible to apply for this opportunity. This opportunity is open to all qualified U.S. based non-federal entities and individuals.

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Tennessee NRCS Easement Programs Restoration and Stewardship Assistance. Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-TN-ACEP-23- NOFO0001278 Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listings (previously referred to as the Catalog of Federal Financial Assistance) on Sam.gov under 10.931 Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, which can be found at: https://www.sam.gov/. SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes. 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 addition, resources will be directed toward stewardship activities on existing easements across the state of Tennessee. 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/programs-initiatives/acep-agricultural-conservation-easement-program A total of up to $3 million technical assistance and $10 million financial assistance is available in FY2023. A total of up to 3 agreements may be awarded from this NFO as budget allows. All agreements will be five years in duration. 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 May 25th, 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).

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-TN-ACEP-23-NOFO0001278 still open?

No. It closed on May 25, 2023. A newer notice is open: USDA-NHQ-ACEP-26-NOFO0001456, closes November 19, 2026 (12 days left).

### Who can apply for Tennessee NRCS Easement Programs Restoration and Stewardship Assistance.?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Tennessee NRCS Easement Programs Restoration and Stewardship Assistance.?

Closed May 25, 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 $5.0 million each. About $13.0 million in total across about 3 awards.

### Who has won  Agricultural Conservation Easement Program  grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Trust for Tomorrow, Ducks Unlimited, Inc., Ducks Unlimited Inc. The program made 237 awards worth $164 million in that time.