Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS IA MULTI 24 NOFO0001347
Iowa Partners for Conservation is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) funding opportunity that supports Iowa-based conservation projects through cooperative agreements. The program is designed to leverage NRCS resources while helping partners address local natural resource concerns, strengthen collaboration across communities and organizations, and build conservation leadership at the state and community level. A central theme of this opportunity is practical, on-the-ground conservation work in Iowa, especially efforts that directly support Iowa NRCS Field Offices. Proposals that are primarily research-focused are not allowed and will not be reviewed.
Funding for this Notice of Funding Opportunity is described as contingent because it was released ahead of final federal fiscal year 2024 appropriations and apportionment decisions. NRCS indicates it anticipates up to $5,000,000 may be available overall for FY 2024, but also notes that budget constraints could result in no awards being made. The listing also indicates an award ceiling of $3,200,000 and an expectation of about 7 awards, which suggests a competitive selection process with a limited number of larger projects rather than many small ones. Projects are expected to run for multi-year periods, with proposed durations ranging from 2 to 5 years, and applicants can also use the competition to request additional funding to expand or continue existing Iowa IPC agreements.
Eligible applicants include a broad mix of public entities and mission-aligned organizations: state governments, county governments, city or township governments, federally recognized tribal governments, certain tribal organizations, nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category), and both public and private institutions of higher education. The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement, which typically implies NRCS will have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds, aligning activities closely with NRCS conservation priorities and field office needs.
Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 7, 2024. Applicants encountering technical problems with Grants.gov are directed to Grants.gov Applicant Support (1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov), and NRCS staff specifically will not provide help with Grants.gov account issues. Questions to the federal awarding agency are limited to clarifying items within the NFO itself (for example, dates, referenced sections, or discrepancies), and the agency will not provide feedback on whether an applicant is eligible or whether a project idea is strong. NRCS anticipates making selection decisions by June 7, 2024, with awards expected to be executed by September 16, 2024, though both dates are estimates and could change. Award recipients should also be prepared to provide formal updates, potentially including presenting progress directly to Iowa NRCS leadership.Apply for USDA NRCS IA MULTI 24 NOFO0001347
- The Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Iowa Partners for Conservation" 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 2024-03-07.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-07. (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 $3,200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Iowa Partners for Conservation (USDA NRCS)
What is the Iowa Partners for Conservation (IPC) funding opportunity?
Iowa Partners for Conservation is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) funding opportunity that supports Iowa-based conservation projects through cooperative agreements. It is designed to leverage NRCS resources, help partners address local natural resource concerns, strengthen collaboration across communities and organizations, and build conservation leadership at the state and community level.
What kinds of projects does IPC prioritize?
The central theme is practical, on-the-ground conservation work in Iowa. A key emphasis is on efforts that directly support Iowa NRCS Field Offices and align with NRCS conservation priorities and field office needs.
Are research-focused proposals allowed?
No. Proposals that are primarily research-focused are not allowed and will not be reviewed.
How is the funding described, and what does "contingent" mean here?
Funding is described as contingent because the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) was released ahead of final federal fiscal year (FY) 2024 appropriations and apportionment decisions. NRCS indicates it anticipates up to $5,000,000 may be available overall for FY 2024, but also notes that budget constraints could result in no awards being made.
How much funding is expected to be available?
NRCS anticipates up to $5,000,000 may be available overall for FY 2024, but this is contingent on final FY 2024 appropriations and apportionment decisions.
Could it be possible that no awards are made?
Yes. The NFO specifically notes that budget constraints could result in no awards being made.
What is the maximum award size (award ceiling)?
The listing indicates an award ceiling of $3,200,000.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expects about 7 awards, indicating a competitive process with a limited number of larger projects rather than many small ones.
How long can projects run?
Projects are expected to run for multi-year periods. Proposed durations range from 2 to 5 years.
Can current recipients use this opportunity to expand or continue an existing Iowa IPC agreement?
Yes. Applicants can use this competition to request additional funding to expand or continue existing Iowa IPC agreements.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Certain tribal organizations
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (excluding institutions of higher education in that nonprofit category)
- Public institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants. The only restriction noted is that in the nonprofit 501(c)(3) category, institutions of higher education are excluded from being counted under that specific nonprofit category.
What funding mechanism is used (grant vs. cooperative agreement)?
The award mechanism is a cooperative agreement.
What does it mean that this is a cooperative agreement?
A cooperative agreement typically implies that NRCS will have substantial involvement in the project beyond simply providing funds. This generally means project activities are expected to be closely aligned with NRCS conservation priorities and Iowa NRCS Field Office needs.
Where must applications be submitted?
Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 7, 2024.
Which time zone applies to the deadline?
The deadline is stated in Eastern Time: 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 7, 2024.
Who can help if there are technical problems with Grants.gov?
Applicants encountering technical problems with Grants.gov are directed to Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Will NRCS help troubleshoot Grants.gov accounts or submission issues?
No. NRCS staff specifically will not provide help with Grants.gov account issues.
What kinds of questions can be asked of the federal awarding agency?
Questions to the federal awarding agency are limited to clarifying items within the NFO itself, such as dates, referenced sections, or discrepancies.
Will NRCS tell an applicant whether they are eligible?
No. The agency will not provide feedback on whether an applicant is eligible.
Will NRCS provide feedback on whether a project idea is strong?
No. The agency will not provide feedback on whether a project idea is strong.
When does NRCS expect to announce selection decisions?
NRCS anticipates making selection decisions by June 7, 2024. This date is an estimate and could change.
When are awards expected to be executed?
Awards are expected to be executed by September 16, 2024. This date is an estimate and could change.
Should award recipients expect to provide progress updates?
Yes. Award recipients should be prepared to provide formal updates, and this may include presenting progress directly to Iowa NRCS leadership.
Is the program focused on Iowa specifically?
Yes. The opportunity supports Iowa-based conservation projects, with a strong emphasis on practical work on the ground in Iowa and direct support to Iowa NRCS Field Offices.
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