Natural Resources Conservation Service

Description

The Georgia NRCS, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is seeking support from and opportunities to partner with likeminded natural resource conservation partners. The overall intent of this solicitation is to solicit partnerships to help provide outreach and education on USDA-NRCS programs. More specifically, the objective of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is to solicit proposals for outreach and education geared toward multiple audiences that informs participants about NRCS conservation technical assistance and available opportunities through Farm Bill programs. Education may include information on how certain programs or practices can benefit various agricultural operations, assistance on how to apply for programs, or general outreach and education to promote NRCS services and programs. The goal is to use novel, innovative approaches to reach new populations of potential participants, especially historically underserved producers, Veteran farmers or ranchers or community-based organizations comprised of or representing these entities.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education

Contact

Melanie Krizmanich <br/>Grantor <br/>Phone 202-572-5805
melanie.krizmanich@usda.gov