Deadline: 17-Jun-22
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is pleased to announce the Technical Assistance for Habitat Improvement Grant Program applications.
NRCS is in search of a cooperative undertaking with an organization that will assist NRCS with strong technical assistance for wildlife habitat improvement plans. This cooperative effort is intended to provide field office staff access to local wildlife professionals preferably with experience in planning, development/implementation and certification of wildlife habitat-related conservation plans.
The successful applicant will assist with site visits, documentation of resource concerns, habitat plans, development and layout of conservation practices, certification of implemented conservation practices, and associated documentation. Successful applicants must have or achieve proper certifications and licensures to complete the desired work. The work will provide planning for various Farm Bill Conservation Programs and specific implementation will primarily be through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP). Knowledge of NRCS and Farm Bill Conservation Programs, specifically EQIP and CSP and NRCS operations would be desired.
Funding Information
- The Federal funding agency expects to award approximately $80,000 through this opportunity. However, the agency retains the discretion to award a larger or lesser amount.
- Award Ceiling: $280,000
- Projects may be between 1 and 3 years in duration.
- The agency expects to make one award.
Eligibility Criteria
- Special district governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Individuals
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Independent school districts
- City or township governments
- State governments
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Small businesses
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=339549