USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maryland is offering a grant for forage production studies to promote technology transfer to farmers and educate agricultural professionals on rotational grazing systems. The cooperative agreement provides $15,000 initially, with a potential additional $60,000 pending Congressional funding, totaling up to $75,000. Applicants can contribute to advancing sustainable agriculture practices with the opportunity to secure part of the total program funding for their research initiatives. Closing date for applications is Jul 28, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 42127
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MD-08-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FORAGE PRODUCTION STUDIES |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.902 — Soil and Water Conservation |
| 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: | $15,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $15,000 |
| Award Floor: | $15,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments 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 State governments Individuals Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| 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 enter into a cooperative agreement with NRCS to provide perennial forage production studies, to provide technology transfer directly to farmers throughout the state of Maryland and to teach to agricultural professionals the various findings and other technical concepts for use in rotational grazing systems. A total of $15,000 is currently available for the cooperative agreement. It is anticipated that an additional $60,000 could become available before the end of the fiscal year, subject to the availability of funds being appropriated by Congress which could raise the total program funding to $75,000. This additional $60,000 however is not guaranteed. |
| 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 42127 Full Announcement-1 -> Full_Announcement_rev06-26-08.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.902 | PKG00007663 | Jun 25, 2008 | Jul 28, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
42127 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
42127 Project-1.0.pdf
42127 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
42127 Attachments-1.0.pdf
42127 SF424A-1.0.pdf
42127 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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