# Vermont NRCS FY24 Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships Announcement for Funding

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-vt-csc-24-nofo0001405-vermont-nrcs-fy24-conservation-solutions-through-strategic/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356015

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $1.2 million (at least $10,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $1.2 million in total. Applications closed on October 12, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-VT-CSC-24-NOFO0001405 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 12, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $1.2 million |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $1.2 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)
- 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
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

This opportunity is open to all domestic applicants.

## 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 2025. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. NRCS Vermont is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with like-minded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this funding opportunity is to seek conservation partners to provide technical services for activities related to conservation delivery assistance identified in Section A of this announcement. NRCS anticipates the amount of funding available for support of this program in FY2025 will be up to $1,200,000. Agreements awarded pursuant to this NFO may be 1-5 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with provisions of this notice. The Vermont State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multi-year applications submitted by eligible entities. 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 September 30th, 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 December 31, 2024, and expects to execute awards by April 1, 2025. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-VT-CSC-24-NOFO0001405 still open?

No. It closed on October 12, 2024.

### Who can apply for Vermont NRCS FY24 Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships Announcement for Funding?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Vermont NRCS FY24 Conservation Solutions Through Strategic Partnerships Announcement for Funding?

Closed October 12, 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 $1.2 million each. About $1.2 million in total across about 5 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.