Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS AR MULTI 23 NOFO0001253
The FY23 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects opportunity is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Arkansas State Office funding solicitation aimed at building partnerships that can deliver on-the-ground technical assistance to agricultural producers across Arkansas. The program is designed to support organizations that can help address NRCS-identified local conservation priorities on agricultural lands, with work carried out within the state. Rather than funding general research or unrelated programming, the emphasis is on practical, producer-facing technical services tied to NRCS conservation objectives and focus areas described in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO).
This is a discretionary funding opportunity offered through cooperative agreements (CFDA 10.902). NRCS is looking for "likeminded natural resource conservation partners" that already have a proven track record of working collaboratively with Arkansas producers to implement or support conservation practices. Applicants are expected to demonstrate an established history of cooperative work with producers and must be capable of operating in Arkansas, since projects must be implemented in-state.
Funding for FY 2023 is anticipated at approximately $3,000,000 total, although the notice makes clear that it is being released prior to final appropriation and/or apportionment of funds. That means the final amount available could change depending on federal budget actions, including continuing resolutions or an eventual appropriations act. The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $3,000,000 and anticipates up to 45 awards, indicating NRCS may fund multiple projects at varying sizes rather than a single large award.
NRCS will accept both single-year and multi-year proposals from eligible entities, with eligibility described in the NFO under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section (the public summary lists eligible applicants broadly as "Others"). Applications are screened first for completeness and compliance with the notice requirements, and proposals that are incomplete or noncompliant will be removed from consideration. The Arkansas State Conservationist also retains discretion not to fund any applications, even if submissions are otherwise eligible.
Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov, with a deadline of 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Friday, May 19, 2023. The notice distinguishes between two types of support: Grants.gov Applicant Support handles technical submission issues (account access, upload problems, system errors), while NRCS program staff only address questions that are strictly about the NFO content itself, such as clarifying dates, sections, page references, or apparent discrepancies. Questions about whether a specific organization is eligible or whether a proposed project is a good idea are not addressed by the agency.
The timeline provided in the notice states that NRCS expected to make selections by June 15, 2023 and execute awards by September 30, 2023, with the reminder that these dates are estimates and could shift. The overall takeaway is that this opportunity is intended to quickly mobilize capable conservation partners to expand NRCS technical assistance capacity in Arkansas, focusing on producer-centered conservation delivery aligned with state and local NRCS priorities.Apply for USDA NRCS AR MULTI 23 NOFO0001253
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "FY23 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects" 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 Mar 20, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 19, 2023. (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 $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 45 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FY23 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects (USDA NRCS Arkansas) - FAQs
1) What is the FY23 Arkansas Technical Assistance Projects opportunity?
It is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Arkansas State Office funding solicitation intended to build partnerships that can deliver on-the-ground technical assistance to agricultural producers across Arkansas. The focus is on practical, producer-facing technical services that support NRCS conservation objectives and locally identified conservation priorities on agricultural lands within the state.
2) Which agency is offering this funding?
The funding is offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), specifically through the NRCS Arkansas State Office.
3) What type of funding instrument is used for awards?
Awards are made as cooperative agreements under CFDA 10.902.
4) What is the main purpose of these projects?
The purpose is to expand NRCS technical assistance capacity in Arkansas by partnering with organizations that can help producers implement or support conservation practices aligned with NRCS-identified priorities. The emphasis is on getting conservation work delivered on the ground, not on general research or unrelated programming.
5) Does the program fund general research?
No. The summary makes clear the emphasis is on practical, producer-facing technical services tied to NRCS conservation objectives and focus areas described in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO), rather than general research or unrelated programming.
6) Where must project work take place?
Projects must be implemented within Arkansas. Applicants must be capable of operating in Arkansas, since the work is carried out in-state.
7) Who is this opportunity intended to partner with?
NRCS is looking for "likeminded natural resource conservation partners" with a proven track record of working collaboratively with Arkansas producers to implement or support conservation practices.
8) What kind of experience are applicants expected to demonstrate?
Applicants are expected to show an established history of cooperative work with agricultural producers in Arkansas and the ability to deliver technical assistance that advances NRCS conservation priorities on agricultural lands.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described in the NFO under an "Additional Information on Eligibility" section. The public summary lists eligible applicants broadly as "Others," and the detailed eligibility requirements are contained in the NFO.
10) How much funding is available for FY 2023?
Funding is anticipated at approximately $3,000,000 total for FY 2023. The notice states it was released prior to final appropriation and/or apportionment, so the final amount available could change based on federal budget actions.
11) Can the total funding amount change after the notice is released?
Yes. The notice explains it was released before final appropriation and/or apportionment of funds, meaning the amount available may change depending on continuing resolutions or final appropriations.
12) What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $3,000,000.
13) How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS anticipates up to 45 awards, suggesting that multiple projects at varying funding levels may be supported rather than a single large award.
14) Are projects required to be single-year, or can they be multi-year?
NRCS will accept both single-year and multi-year proposals from eligible entities.
15) How are applications reviewed before selection?
Applications are first screened for completeness and compliance with the notice requirements. Proposals that are incomplete or noncompliant are removed from consideration.
16) Can NRCS decide not to fund any applications?
Yes. The Arkansas State Conservationist retains discretion not to fund any applications, even if submissions are otherwise eligible.
17) How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov.
18) What was the application deadline?
The deadline was 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Friday, May 19, 2023.
19) Who should applicants contact for technical problems with submission?
The notice distinguishes that Grants.gov Applicant Support handles technical submission issues such as account access, file uploads, and system errors.
20) Who should applicants contact for questions about the content of the NFO?
NRCS program staff address questions strictly about the NFO content itself, such as clarifying dates, specific sections, page references, or apparent discrepancies in the notice.
21) Will NRCS answer questions about whether a specific organization is eligible?
No. The notice states that questions about whether a specific organization is eligible are not addressed by the agency.
22) Will NRCS advise whether a proposed project is a good idea?
No. The notice specifies the agency does not address questions about whether a proposed project is a good idea.
23) When did NRCS expect to make selection decisions?
NRCS expected to make selections by June 15, 2023, noting that the date is an estimate and could shift.
24) When did NRCS expect to execute awards?
NRCS expected to execute awards by September 30, 2023, with the reminder that this timeline is an estimate and could shift.
25) What should applicants look to for the specific conservation priorities and focus areas?
The specific NRCS conservation objectives, local conservation priorities, and focus areas are described in the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO).
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