Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 202 3. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this

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The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources toward the restoration of degraded wetlands and associated uplands in South Carolina.

In addition, resources will be directed toward stewardship activities on existing easements across the State of South Carolina.

With the sole exception of Federal agencies, NRCS invites applications from all qualified U. S. based non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals.

NFEs of all sizes are encouraged to apply.

Information related to NRCS Easement Programs can be found at the following link:
https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/national/programs/easements/ For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.

for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 30, 202 3. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.

Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts.

For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO).

Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.).

Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.