The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), in the Missouri State Office, is seeking to partner with, and support the efforts of, natural resource conservation partners and to promote public awareness and implementation of Farm
Bill activities including, but not limited to, conducting conservation outreach workshops, conferences, and training, that will help educate Missouri’s farm community, private landowners, conservation organizations, cooperating agencies, and general citizenry.
Proposals must be for projects based in Missouri and focus on Farm Bill conservation.
Collaborative projects that provide on-the-ground support for Missouri NRCS Field Offices are highly encouraged.
Research proposals will not be accepted, nor considered.
Eligibility for this opportunity is limited to the following entity types · City or township governments· County governments· 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· Public and State-controlled institutions of higher education· Special district governments· State governments Consideration will be given for proposals for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions.
Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice.
Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant.
The Missouri State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all applications.
NRCS will accept applications under this notice for single or multiyear applications submitted by eligible entities.