NRCS-LA STATE OFFICE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service
- 10.924 -- Conservation Stewardship Program
- 10.072 -- Wetlands Reserve Program
- 10.931 -- Agricultural Conservation Easement Program
- 10.912 -- Environmental Quality Incentives Program
- 10.902 -- Soil and Water Conservation
- 10.069 -- Conservation Reserve Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The Louisiana 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 Louisiana. 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 Louisiana. NRCS anticipates the amount of funding available for this announcement will be up to approximately $5,000,000 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 non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher learning for competitive consideration of awards for projects between one and five years in duration.
This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant applications will be eliminated from competition and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. The Louisiana State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications, or to only partially fund a proposal if the NRCS objectives can be reached with a reduced scope. NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities.
DATES: Applications must be received by NRCS by 4:00 p.m. CST, Friday, May 10, 2019.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- State governments
- County governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
Grants Management Specialist
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| SF424_Application_for_Assistance.pdf | 424 | Mar 13, 2019 06:18 PM UTC |
| AD_3031_for_award.pdf | AD-3031 | Mar 13, 2019 06:19 PM UTC |
| USDA-NRCS-LA-19-0002_NFO.pdf | NFO | Mar 13, 2019 06:16 PM UTC |
| USDA-NRCS-LA-19-0001_FULL_ANNOUNCEMENT.pdf | Full Announcement | Mar 13, 2019 06:15 PM UTC |
| Instructions_SF424A.pdf | Instructions 424A | Mar 13, 2019 06:24 PM UTC |
| SF424B-Assurances.pdf | 424B | Mar 13, 2019 06:19 PM UTC |
| SF424A_Budget_Information.pdf | 424A | Mar 13, 2019 06:18 PM UTC |
| Instructions_SF424.pdf | Insructions 424 | Mar 13, 2019 06:23 PM UTC |
| General_Terms_and_Conditions_-NRCS_6.9.2017.pdf | General Terms and Conditons | Mar 13, 2019 06:20 PM UTC |
| Instructions_Budget_Narrative.pdf | Instructions for Budget Narrative | Mar 13, 2019 06:21 PM UTC |
| Required_Indirect_Cost_Statement.pdf | REQUIRED INDIRECT COST STATEMENT | Mar 13, 2019 06:23 PM UTC |
| Certification_Regarding_Lobbying.pdf | Cert Re: Lobbying | Mar 13, 2019 06:20 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: June 9, 2019
Award
$5,000,000
Program Funding
25
Expected awards
$3,500
Award Minimum
$1,100,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NRCS-LA-19-0001
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Cooperative agreement
Other
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Natural resources
Science technology and other research and development
Education
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
March 13, 2019
Archive date:
June 9, 2019
