Natural Resources Conservation Service

Description

NRCS, an agency under the USDA, in the South Carolina StateOffice, is seeking proposals from partners to develop watershed assessmentplans to support the National Water Quality Initiative Program through theEnvironmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). NRCS has $200,000 available for a 1-yearagreement with a qualifying local or state government entity or anynon-government organization who has expertise in watershed assessment plans. Proposals are requested from Federally recognized tribal governments,State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and institutions ofhigher learning for competitive consideration of grant or agreement awards forprojects 1 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, andapplication instructions for projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness andcompliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will beeliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to theapplicant. Key Dates Proposals must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern StandardTime on July 8, 2019. Applicants will benotified of their award status within approximately 30 days from the deadlinedate. Applicants who have been selectedfor funding will receive a letter of official notification. Applicants shallassume that awards will be made by or about August 8, 2019 and should preparetheir application accordingly. Applicants should plan their projects based on a project start date of September1, 2019.

Who can apply

• Others

Contact

Kellee Melton <br/>Assistant State Conservationist, Programs <br/>Phone 803-765-5681
kellee.melton@usda.gov