Enhanced or Accelerated implementation of the key conservation objectives

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.

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.