Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS LA MULTI 20 GEN0010696
The Louisiana Conservation Delivery Technical Assistance, FY20 opportunity is a discretionary funding competition run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Louisiana. Its purpose is to bring in natural resource conservation partners to strengthen and expand how conservation programs and services are delivered across the state. In practice, NRCS is looking for cooperative, on-the-ground partnerships that can help carry out Louisiana conservation objectives and priorities, increasing the reach, efficiency, and impact of conservation implementation.
Funding under this announcement is expected to total up to about $5,000,000 for FY2020, with awards made to multiple recipients. The notice anticipates around 10 awards, and the maximum award ceiling listed is $5,000,000. Projects can be proposed for terms ranging from one to five years, and NRCS will accept both single-year and multiyear applications. Like most federal opportunities, any award is contingent on congressional appropriations and funds being available at the time NRCS makes awards.
A wide range of applicant types can apply as long as they are capable of providing support in Louisiana. Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, federally recognized Native American tribal governments, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, and small businesses. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which generally indicates NRCS expects to have substantial involvement during the project period rather than simply issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
The application process emphasizes compliance and completeness. NRCS will screen submissions to ensure they meet the requirements in the notice, and incomplete or noncompliant applications will be removed from consideration with notice sent to the applicant. NRCS also reserves broad discretion through the Louisiana State Conservationist, including the option to fund none of the proposals, fund only some, or partially fund a proposal by reducing scope if NRCS believes its objectives can still be met.
Applications were due April 27, 2020, by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (10:59 pm Central Time). Submissions could be made through Grants.gov, and applicants needing help with the Grants.gov system were directed to Grants.gov Applicant Support (1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov), since NRCS staff do not provide support for account or platform issues. As alternatives to Grants.gov, applicants could submit by email to mellowdee.tibbs@usda.gov with a copy to Theresa.killings@usda.gov, or send applications via express mail, overnight courier, or USPS to USDA-NRCS, Attn: Mellowdee Tibbs, 3737 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71302. The opportunity is identified as USDA NRCS LA MULTI 20 GEN0010696 under CFDA 10.902, and it falls within the agriculture, environment, and natural resources activity category.Apply for USDA NRCS LA MULTI 20 GEN0010696
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Louisiana Conservation Delivery Technical Assistance, FY20" 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 26, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 27, 2020 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 $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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), 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, Small businesses.
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Louisiana Conservation Delivery Technical Assistance, FY20 - FAQs
What is the Louisiana Conservation Delivery Technical Assistance, FY20 opportunity?
It is a discretionary funding competition run by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Louisiana. The opportunity is focused on bringing in natural resource conservation partners to strengthen and expand how conservation programs and services are delivered across the state.
What is the purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to build cooperative, on-the-ground partnerships that help carry out Louisiana conservation objectives and priorities. NRCS is looking to increase the reach, efficiency, and impact of conservation implementation by expanding delivery capacity through partners.
Which agency is administering this competition?
The competition is administered by USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Louisiana.
Is this a discretionary or formula funding opportunity?
This is a discretionary funding competition.
How much total funding is expected to be available?
Funding under this announcement is expected to total up to about $5,000,000 for FY2020.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
The notice anticipates around 10 awards to multiple recipients.
What is the maximum award amount?
The maximum award ceiling listed is $5,000,000.
What is the project period (term) that can be proposed?
Projects can be proposed for terms ranging from one to five years.
Are multiyear applications allowed?
Yes. NRCS will accept both single-year and multiyear applications.
Is funding guaranteed once selected?
No. Like most federal opportunities, any award is contingent on congressional appropriations and the availability of funds at the time NRCS makes awards.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
A wide range of applicant types can apply as long as they are capable of providing support in Louisiana. Eligible applicants include:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- Small businesses
Does the applicant have to be located in Louisiana?
The notice states that applicants can apply as long as they are capable of providing support in Louisiana.
What type of funding instrument is used for awards?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement generally indicates NRCS expects to have substantial involvement during the project period, rather than issuing a grant with minimal federal participation.
What is NRCS looking for in proposed projects?
NRCS is looking for cooperative, on-the-ground partnerships that strengthen and expand delivery of conservation programs and services across Louisiana, aligned with Louisiana conservation objectives and priorities, and designed to increase reach, efficiency, and impact of conservation implementation.
How important are compliance and completeness in the application?
The application process emphasizes compliance and completeness. NRCS will screen submissions to ensure they meet the requirements in the notice.
What happens if an application is incomplete or noncompliant?
Incomplete or noncompliant applications will be removed from consideration, and NRCS will send notice to the applicant.
Does NRCS have discretion in deciding which projects to fund?
Yes. NRCS reserves broad discretion through the Louisiana State Conservationist, including the option to fund none of the proposals, fund only some, or partially fund a proposal by reducing scope if NRCS believes its objectives can still be met.
Can NRCS partially fund a proposal?
Yes. NRCS may partially fund a proposal by reducing its scope if NRCS believes the objectives can still be met.
What was the application deadline for this opportunity?
Applications were due April 27, 2020, by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (10:59 pm Central Time).
How could applications be submitted?
Submissions could be made through Grants.gov. As alternatives, applicants could submit by email or send applications by express mail, overnight courier, or USPS to the address listed in the notice.
Where could applicants get help with Grants.gov?
Applicants needing help with the Grants.gov system were directed to Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov, since NRCS staff do not provide support for account or platform issues.
Does NRCS provide technical support for Grants.gov accounts or platform issues?
No. NRCS staff do not provide support for account or platform issues related to Grants.gov.
What email addresses were provided for email submissions?
Applicants could submit by email to mellowdee.tibbs@usda.gov with a copy to Theresa.killings@usda.gov.
What is the mailing address for submitting applications by mail or courier?
Applications could be sent via express mail, overnight courier, or USPS to: USDA-NRCS, Attn: Mellowdee Tibbs, 3737 Government Street, Alexandria, LA 71302.
What is the opportunity identifier?
The opportunity is identified as USDA NRCS LA MULTI 20 GEN0010696.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 10.902.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls within the agriculture, environment, and natural resources activity category.
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