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Enhancing Program Delivery in Georgia

Synopsis

Full Announcement

Application

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Description of Modification

Modified to include CFDA number 10.922

Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:	PD-USDA-NRCS-GA-12-02
Opportunity Category:	Mandatory
Posted Date:	Jun 28, 2012
Creation Date:	Jun 29, 2012
Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 30, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications:	Jul 30, 2012
Archive Date:	Aug 29, 2012
Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture Education Environment Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:	8
Estimated Total Program Funding:	$400,000
Award Ceiling:	$50,000
Award Floor:	$15,000
CFDA Number(s):	10.072 -- Wetlands Reserve Program
	10.902 -- Soil and Water Conservation
	10.912 -- Environmental Quality Incentives Program
	10.913 -- Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program
	10.920 -- Grassland Reserve Program
	10.922 -- Healthy Forests Reserve Program (HFRP)
	10.924 -- Conservation Stewardship Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	Yes

Eligible Applicants

State governments
County governments
Special district 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
Small businesses

Additional Information on Eligibility:

Agency Name

Georgia State Office

Description

Georgia NRCS is making a Request For Proposals (RFP) to applicants for outreach and related activities that will improve NRCS program promotion and delivery to new and underserved individuals, groups, and communities in Georgia. As a result, the Georgia NRCS will partner with the successful applicants on these related activities and projects that will improve program promotion, delivery and technical assistance to these groups. For FY 2012, up to $400,000 is available for the Georgia NRCS program delivery enhancement competition. Grants under this RFP will not exceed $50,000, and must be equal to or more than $15,000 from NRCS, with a required 25 percent local match for any level of funding received. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible entities only for competitive consideration of grant awards for outreach related projects between one and two years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and associated instructions needed to apply for grants.

Link to Additional Information

http://www.ga.nrcs.usda.gov/outreach.html

If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Sharon Gipson
State Administrative Officer
Phone 706-546-2272 sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov

Synopsis Modification History

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