# Soil Health Outreach in Utah

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-ut-cta-23-nofo0001279-soil-health-outreach-in-utah/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348009

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $550,000 (at least $100,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $550,000 in total. Applications closed on July 8, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-UT-CTA-23-NOFO0001279 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 8, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $550,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $550,000 |
| 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)
- 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

UPDATE: Guidance for preparing the SF424, SF424A, and Budget Narrative (Appendices A-C), have been uploaded to the Related Documents tab. The Full Announcement has been updated to include Appendices A-C and also can be found at the Related Documents Tab. Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The United States Department of Agriculture's, Natural Resources Conservation Service (The USDA, NRCS), has a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Competitive Cooperative Agreements focused on soil health outreach activities in Utah. The overall objective of this solicitation is to encourage the implementation of innovative projects that promote sustainable agricultural practices and the protection of natural resources, especially soil health. This objective is to be accomplished through educational, outreach activities that showcase, demonstrate, and disseminate innovative soil health practices and information. The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for organizing all aspects of the outreach events, both live in-person, and virtual. NRCS values the role of partnerships in expanding soil health knowledge and practices with agricultural stakeholders, including historically underserved communities and socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Outreach events supported by this solicitation will maximize engagement with Utah farmers, producers, ranchers, NRCS staff, and partners through workshops, conventions, field days, and trainings. Applicants are encouraged to seek keynote speakers, technical speakers, and champion farmers from nationally and internationally reputable scientists, farmers, producers, and university professors. The proposed events should involve collaboration with these stakeholders. The USDA, NRCS is inviting proposals from experienced, eligible, non-federal entities that specialize in conducting workshops, conventions, field days, and trainings for Utah farmers, producers, ranchers, NRCS staff, and partners. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant applications may be eliminated from competition. Notification of proposal elimination due to an incomplete submission will be sent to the applicant. Proposals will be evaluated based on their ability to achieve measurable results, promote collaboration, and effectively use available resources. NRCS reserves the right not to fund any or all applications.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-UT-CTA-23-NOFO0001279 still open?

No. It closed on July 8, 2023.

### Who can apply for Soil Health Outreach in Utah?

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

### What is the deadline for Soil Health Outreach in Utah?

Closed July 8, 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 $550,000 each. About $550,000 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.