The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering this grant to eligible applicants in Maryland to partner in implementing Farm Bill programs for conservation practices. The successful applicant will provide technical assistance for program contract processing, customer assistance, and help farmers address natural resource issues. Deadline: Jul 28, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 42129
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MD-08-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FARM BILL PROGRAM ASSISTANCE |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | null |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 24 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.072 — Wetlands Reserve Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 25, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 28, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 28, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 27, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $175,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $175,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments City or township governments County governments Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Maryland State Office |
| Description: | The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications from eligible applicants to contribute and to partner with NRCS in implementing the Farm Bill programs and activities for the conservation, maintenance and improvement of natural resources throughout the state of Maryland. The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for working with NRCS in providing the technical assistance necessary for program contract processing and customer assistance required to plan, design and implement conservation practices to assist Maryland farmers in dealing with natural resource issues and promoting land stewardship. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
ROBERT ELLSWORTH
Contract Specialist Phone 443-482-2921 Email:robert.ellsworth@md.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 42129 Full Announcement-1 -> Full_Announcement_rev06-26-08.pdf
Folder 42129 Other Supporting Documents-Programs by counties 1 -> s-09-1001-program data.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | ROBERT ELLSWORTH Contract Specialist Phone 443-482-2921 Email: robert.ellsworth@md.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00007665 | Jun 25, 2008 | Jul 28, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42129 SF424-2.0.pdf
42129 SF424B-1.1.pdf
42129 SF424A-1.0.pdf
42129 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
42129 Project-1.1.pdf
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