Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS TN CTA 20 NOFO0001020
The Tennessee NRCS Urban Conservation Project is a competitive federal grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The program is designed to build partnerships with organizations that share NRCS conservation goals, with a focus on strengthening and expanding the implementation of priority conservation objectives in urban or urban-influenced settings across Tennessee. In practical terms, NRCS is looking for project proposals that help advance natural resource conservation outcomes by teaming up with local and regional partners that can deliver on-the-ground work, outreach, planning, education, or related conservation support.
Funding for this announcement in federal fiscal year 2020 was expected to total about $150,000 statewide, with an estimated 20 awards. Individual awards were relatively small, with an award ceiling of $9,000 per project, and projects were expected to run between one and three years. The opportunity is classified as a discretionary grant in the Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources activity area, under CFDA 10.902 (now commonly referenced through Assistance Listing numbers). Because funding is limited and spread across multiple awards, applicants generally need to propose projects that are well-scoped, realistic, and clearly tied to NRCS conservation priorities while demonstrating measurable benefits and a strong plan for delivery.
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of entities that can operate or lead conservation efforts in Tennessee. Eligible applicants include city or township governments, county governments, state governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (both with and without 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and also includes individuals in the eligibility list provided in the source data. The narrative description also emphasizes proposals from local Conservation Districts, nonprofit organizations, non-government organizations, and institutions of higher learning, reflecting the types of partners NRCS most expects to see applying for and implementing projects.
The application process is formal and compliance-driven. NRCS screens submissions first for completeness and adherence to the notice requirements, and any application that is incomplete or noncompliant is removed from consideration, with the applicant notified. Proposals had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and NRCS staff specifically notes they cannot help with Grants.gov account or technical issues; applicants must use Grants.gov Applicant Support (1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov) for platform-related problems. The deadline for this round was strict: applications had to be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on Friday, July 3, 2020, and anything received after that time was not considered.
One distinctive feature of this solicitation is that NRCS planned to score proposals as they arrived, then add eligible submissions to a ranking list used for funding decisions throughout FY 2020. Final selections were to be made by the NRCS State Conservationist, guided by the ranking results and the availability of funds within the applicable program. The opportunity is identified by Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS TN CTA 20 NOFO0001020, created June 2, 2020, with an original closing date of July 3, 2020, and it applies to projects located in Tennessee.Apply for USDA NRCS TN CTA 20 NOFO0001020
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Tennessee NRCS Urban Conservation Project" 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 Jun 02, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 03, 2020 Applications must be received by 1159 pm Eastern Time. (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 $9,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 20 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, 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, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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FAQs: Tennessee NRCS Urban Conservation Project (USDA NRCS)
What is the Tennessee NRCS Urban Conservation Project?
The Tennessee NRCS Urban Conservation Project is a competitive federal grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It is designed to build partnerships with organizations that share NRCS conservation goals and to strengthen and expand priority conservation work in urban or urban-influenced settings across Tennessee.
What kinds of projects is NRCS looking to fund?
NRCS is seeking project proposals that advance natural resource conservation outcomes in Tennessee by partnering with local and regional organizations that can deliver practical, on-the-ground conservation work. Examples of the types of efforts described include outreach, planning, education, implementation, and related conservation support that clearly aligns with NRCS conservation priorities and produces measurable benefits.
Where must projects be located?
Projects must be located in Tennessee.
Does this program focus on urban areas only?
The stated focus is on urban or urban-influenced settings across Tennessee. Proposals should be scoped to fit that context while still aligning with NRCS conservation priorities.
Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. This is described as a competitive, discretionary federal grant opportunity.
How much funding was expected to be available?
For federal fiscal year (FY) 2020, total statewide funding was expected to be about $150,000.
How many awards were anticipated?
The announcement estimated about 20 awards statewide.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The award ceiling was $9,000 per project.
How long can projects run?
Projects were expected to run between one and three years.
What is the program classification or activity area?
The opportunity is classified in the Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources activity area.
What CFDA/Assistance Listing number is associated with this opportunity?
This opportunity is associated with CFDA 10.902 (now commonly referenced through Assistance Listing numbers).
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes many types of organizations and entities that can lead conservation efforts in Tennessee. Eligible applicants include:
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status), excluding institutions of higher education in those nonprofit categories
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Individuals (included in the source eligibility list)
Are there types of applicants NRCS especially expects to see?
The narrative description emphasizes proposals from local Conservation Districts, nonprofit organizations, non-government organizations, and institutions of higher learning, reflecting common partner types NRCS expects to apply and implement projects.
How do you apply?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov. The process is described as formal and compliance-driven.
What happens if an application is incomplete or does not follow the notice requirements?
NRCS screens submissions first for completeness and adherence to the notice requirements. Any application found to be incomplete or noncompliant is removed from consideration, and the applicant is notified.
Can NRCS help with Grants.gov technical issues?
No. NRCS staff noted they cannot help with Grants.gov account setup or technical problems. Applicants must use Grants.gov Applicant Support for platform-related issues.
What is the Grants.gov Applicant Support contact information?
Applicants were directed to Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
What was the application deadline for this round?
Applications had to be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on Friday, July 3, 2020.
What happens if an application is submitted after the deadline?
Anything received after the stated deadline time was not considered.
How were proposals reviewed and selected?
NRCS planned to score proposals as they arrived and add eligible submissions to a ranking list used for funding decisions throughout FY 2020. Final selections were to be made by the NRCS State Conservationist, guided by ranking results and the availability of funds within the applicable program.
Does the program review proposals on a rolling basis?
The solicitation described a process where NRCS would score proposals as they arrived and then use a ranking list for funding decisions throughout FY 2020, with final selections dependent on available funds.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this grant?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS TN CTA 20 NOFO0001020.
When was this opportunity created and when did it close?
The opportunity was created on June 2, 2020, with an original closing date of July 3, 2020.
Why do proposals need to be well-scoped and realistic?
Because funding was limited and spread across multiple relatively small awards, applicants generally needed to propose projects that were well-scoped, realistic, clearly tied to NRCS conservation priorities, and supported by a strong delivery plan with measurable benefits.
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