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Enhanced or Accelerated implementation of the key conservation objectives

Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service

Assistance Listings
  • 10.069 -- Conservation Reserve Program
  • 10.912 -- Environmental Quality Incentives Program
  • 10.924 -- Conservation Stewardship Program
  • 10.072 -- Wetlands Reserve Program
  • 10.902 -- Soil and Water Conservation
  • 10.931 -- Agricultural Conservation Easement Program

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE(USDA)

AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Alabama State Office

ACTION: NOTICE

Accepting applications to assist NRCS Alabama with enhanced or accelerated implementation of the key conservation objectives described in section I B.

SUMMARY: The Alabama NRCS, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from natural resource conservation partners to work together to help enhance conservation delivery in Alabama. The overall intent of
this announcement is to solicit partnerships to help enhance the implementation of key conservation objectives and priorities outlined further in this document.

Proposals will be accepted from entities delivering conservation programs and services
in Alabama. NRCS anticipates the amount of funding available for this announcement
will be up to approximately $1,488,400.00 awarded to multiple FY2019 recipients. All awards are subject to the availability of funds appropriated by Congress at the time of award. Proposals are requested from eligible entities, non-profits, governmental or non­governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning for competitive consideration of awards for projects between one and five years in duration.

DATES: Applications must be received by NRCS by 12:00 p.m. CST, Friday, July 19, 2019. Questions regarding this announcement must be submitted to the Administrative or Technical Contact identified above by email with the Opportunity Number in the subject line. Questions must be submitted by June 26, 2019. A questions-and-answers document addressing all questions will be posted to the Alabama NRCS website where this NFO is initially published by July 1, 2019. The agency expects to make selections by July 29, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Applications sent via express mail, overnight courier service, or the United States Postal Service must be sent to the following address: USDA-NRCS, 3381 Skyway Drive, Auburn, AL 36830-6443. Applications sent electronically must be sent through
www.grants.gov or to steve.musser@.usda.gov with a copy to stacey.riggins@.usda.gov.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Miscellaneous

  • Unrestricted

Additional information

Applicants must be federally recognized as an Indian Tribe, State or local unit of government, Community Based Organizations, College and/or University, non­governmental organization, non-profit organization, or an organization or entity with an established history of working cooperatively with producers on agricultural land, as determined by NRCS, to address local conservation priorities. All applicant categories must be capable of providing support in the State of Alabama.

Grantor contact information

Description

Stephen Musser ASTC-Programs 3381 Skyway Drive Auburn, AL 36830-6443

Email

Agency Contact

steve.musser@usda.gov

Documents

File nameDescriptionLast updated
Instructions_Budget_Narrative.pdf
Instructions_Budget Narrative
Jun 19, 2019 03:21 PM UTC
Instructions_SF424A.pdf
Instructions_SF424A
Jun 19, 2019 03:20 PM UTC
Questions_and_Answers_USDA-NRCS-AL-MULTI-19-GEN0010289.pdf
Questions and Answers_07.02.19
Jul 2, 2019 05:49 PM UTC
Instructions_SF424.pdf
Instructions_SF424
Jun 19, 2019 03:20 PM UTC
Full_Announcement_USDA-NRCS-AL-MULTI-GEN0010289_Revised.pdf
Full Announcement
Jun 21, 2019 04:23 PM UTC

Link to additional information

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Archived: August 18, 2019

Application process

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Award

$1,488,400

Program Funding

10

Expected awards

$20,000

Award Minimum

$1,488,400

Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

USDA-NRCS-AL-MULTI-19-GEN0010289

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Other

Cooperative agreement

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Natural resources

Category Explanation:

Awards may be Cooperative Agreements or Contribution Agreements

History

Version:

3

Posted date:

June 17, 2019

Archive date:

August 18, 2019

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