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Description of Modification
The purpose of this modification is to clarify the closing date of this announcement. This announcement closes on September 3, 2009. Language in the full announcement is corrected to read the same.
Program descriptions are added to give potential applicant specific details regarding the intent of each NRCS program.
Funding is not limited to workshops, but is available for projects that support the specific NRCS Programs identified.
Document Type:
Modification to Previous
Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:
USDA-NRCS-MO-09-02
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Posted Date:
Aug 18, 2009
Creation Date:
Aug 26, 2009
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Sep 03, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications:
Sep 03, 2009
Archive Date:
Oct 03, 2009
Funding Instrument Type:
Other
Category of Funding Activity:
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
NRCS will consider applications for Grants, Cooperative, and Contribution Agreements.
Expected Number of Awards:
10
Estimated Total Program Funding:
$150,000
Award Ceiling:
$50,000
Award Floor:
$2,000
CFDA Number(s):
10.069
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Conservation Reserve Program
10.901
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Resource Conservation and Development
10.902
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Soil and Water Conservation
10.904
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Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention
10.912
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Environmental Quality Incentives Program
10.914
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Wildlife Habitat Incentive Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:
No
Eligible Applicants
State governments
County governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:
Includes organizations promoting conservation of natural resources to the general public in the State of Missouri.
Agency Name
Missouri State Office
Description
The NRCS State Office in Missouri is seeking to partner and support the efforts of natural resource conservation partners and to promote public awareness and implementation of Farm Bill activities. The main focus areas are described below. Conservation partners are invited to apply for NRCS assistance to:
• Conduct workshops and training that will help educate Missouri’s farm community, private landowners, conservation organizations, cooperating agencies and general citizenry on the following:
o Conservation provisions of the Farm Bill, including air quality, climate change, and energy production
o Educate Missouri’s small scale farmer and limited resource farmer’s on conservation related issues that are unique to this segment of farm community
o Promote sustainable agriculture systems, particularly conservation tillage systems.
o Educate land owners/operators and other land users of the importance of a sustainable agriculture systems.
• Conduct workshops and training that will promote landowners and operators understanding of how planning, designing and implementing conservation practices contribute to agricultural viability, water quality improvements, soil and plant health, wildlife habitat improvements and other natural resource enhancements.
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