Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS GA MULTI NOFO0001246
The Georgia Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), released this Fiscal Year 2023 funding opportunity to build partnerships with organizations that can help carry out conservation-focused technical services and related projects across the state of Georgia. The core purpose is to expand NRCS capacity and speed up or strengthen on-the-ground conservation work by funding partners who can deliver technical assistance and project implementation aligned with NRCS priorities. Projects must be performed in Georgia, and the program is designed to support either single-year or multi-year efforts.
NRCS expects to have about $8,000,000 available in total under this notice, with awards issued as grants. Individual awards may be made for one to four years, and the stated maximum (award ceiling) per award is $600,000. NRCS anticipates making roughly 20 awards, although the agency notes that these numbers can change and that the Georgia State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any applications if that is deemed appropriate.
A wide range of applicants are eligible, reflecting the partnership-driven intent of the program. Eligible entities include state, county, and local governments; special districts; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Tribal governments and other Tribal organizations; public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); for-profit organizations (other than small businesses); and small businesses. The assistance listing is associated with CFDA/Assistance Listing number 10.902, and the opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under USDA NRCS.
Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov, and the deadline listed was 11:59 pm Eastern Time on March 30, 2023. The notice emphasizes that applications would be screened first for completeness and compliance with the required instructions, and that incomplete or noncompliant submissions would be removed from consideration, with the applicant notified of elimination. It also draws a clear line on support: Grants.gov technical problems must be handled through Grants.gov Applicant Support (phone and email provided in the notice), and NRCS program staff are not able to help troubleshoot Grants.gov accounts. For questions about the notice itself, applicants were directed to the federal contact listed in the NFO, but only for clarifications tied to the written announcement (such as dates or discrepancies), not for proposal feedback, eligibility debates, or judgments about the strength of a potential project idea.
The timeline provided indicates NRCS expected to make selections by May 5, 2023 and execute awards by July 31, 2023, while noting those dates were estimates and could shift. The funding opportunity is identified as "Georgia NRCS Technical Services and Projects for Fiscal Year 2023" with opportunity number "USDA NRCS GA MULTI NOFO0001246," originally posted February 27, 2023.Apply for USDA NRCS GA MULTI NOFO0001246
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Georgia NRCS Technical Services and Projects for Fiscal Year 2023" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.902.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 27, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 30, 2023 Applications must be received by 1159 pm Eastern Time. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $600,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this funding opportunity?
This is the Georgia NRCS (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service) Fiscal Year 2023 funding opportunity to build partnerships that can help deliver conservation-focused technical services and related projects across the state of Georgia.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The purpose is to expand NRCS capacity and speed up or strengthen on-the-ground conservation work by funding partner organizations that can provide technical assistance and implement projects aligned with NRCS priorities.
Where must projects be carried out?
Projects must be performed in the state of Georgia.
Is this opportunity for single-year projects, multi-year projects, or both?
Both. The program is designed to support either single-year or multi-year efforts.
How much total funding does NRCS expect to make available?
NRCS expects to have approximately $8,000,000 available in total under this notice.
What type of award will be issued?
Awards will be issued as grants.
How long can an individual award last?
Individual awards may be made for one to four years.
What is the maximum amount per award?
The stated award ceiling (maximum per award) is $600,000.
About how many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS anticipates making roughly 20 awards, but notes that these numbers can change.
Can NRCS decide not to fund any applications?
Yes. The notice states the Georgia State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any applications if that is deemed appropriate.
Who is eligible to apply?
A wide range of entities are eligible, including:
- State, county, and local governments
- Special districts
- Independent school districts
- Public and private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized Tribal governments and other Tribal organizations
- Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities
- Nonprofit organizations (501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3))
- For-profit organizations (other than small businesses)
- Small businesses
Is this a competitive (discretionary) grant?
Yes. The opportunity is categorized as discretionary funding under USDA NRCS.
What is the Assistance Listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing associated with this opportunity is 10.902.
What is the official opportunity title?
The opportunity is identified as "Georgia NRCS Technical Services and Projects for Fiscal Year 2023."
What is the opportunity number?
The opportunity number is USDA NRCS GA MULTI NOFO0001246.
When was this funding opportunity originally posted?
It was originally posted on February 27, 2023.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline listed was 11:59 pm Eastern Time on March 30, 2023.
What happens if an application is incomplete or does not follow the required instructions?
The notice states applications would first be screened for completeness and compliance. Incomplete or noncompliant submissions would be removed from consideration, and the applicant would be notified of elimination.
Who should applicants contact for Grants.gov technical problems?
Grants.gov technical problems must be handled through Grants.gov Applicant Support (the notice provides the phone and email for that support).
Can NRCS program staff troubleshoot Grants.gov accounts or technical submission issues?
No. The notice emphasizes that NRCS program staff are not able to help troubleshoot Grants.gov accounts.
Who should applicants contact with questions about the notice itself?
Applicants were directed to the federal contact listed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO), but only for clarifications tied to the written announcement (for example, dates or discrepancies).
Will the NRCS contact provide feedback on a draft proposal or help judge whether a project idea is strong?
No. The notice indicates the listed federal contact is not there for proposal feedback, eligibility debates, or judgments about the strength of a potential project idea.
When did NRCS expect to make selections?
The timeline provided indicates NRCS expected to make selections by May 5, 2023. These dates were estimates and could shift.
When did NRCS expect to execute (finalize) awards?
NRCS expected to execute awards by July 31, 2023, while noting the date was an estimate and could change.
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