Natural Resources Conservation Service

Description

The NRCS - Delaware State Office, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for agreements for the purpose of leveraging NRCS resources, addressing local natural resource issues, encouraging collaboration and developing state-and-community-level conservation leadership. Proposals must be for projects based in Delaware and focus on conservation issues as noted in Section D below. Collaborative projects that provide on-the-ground support for Delaware NRCS Field Offices are highly encouraged. Research proposals will not be accepted, nor considered. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2020 will be up to $350,000. Proposals are requested from eligible entities for competitive consideration of awards for projects between one and three years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. The Delaware 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.

Who can apply

• Private institutions of higher education
• Others

Contact

Brian Queen <br/>GMS <br/>Phone 9198732072
brian.queen@usda.gov