Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS AR MULTI 19 GEN0010077
The Arkansas funding announcement is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Arkansas State Office competitive funding opportunity designed to build partnerships with organizations that can help deliver on-the-ground conservation assistance across the state. The main purpose is to secure partners that can provide direct technical services to agricultural producers, specifically to help them plan and/or implement conservation practices. In practical terms, NRCS is looking for capable conservation partners that can expand technical capacity, help producers move projects from planning into implementation, and support the conservation objectives and priorities NRCS has identified for Arkansas.
Funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning NRCS expects to have an active partnership role rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant. NRCS anticipated approximately $5,000,000 total available for FY 2019 under this announcement, with an estimated 25 awards. Projects are intended to be short- to medium-term, with proposed project periods ranging from one to three years, and applicants may submit proposals for single-year or multi-year efforts. The notice also indicates that there is no stated award ceiling (listed as 0), which typically means applicants should rely on the program context, total funds available, and the scope of work to justify a reasonable budget rather than assuming a fixed maximum per award.
Eligibility is open to a range of entities that can credibly deliver conservation technical assistance in Arkansas. The opportunity specifically invites proposals from eligible entities including non-profits, governmental or non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher education, with eligibility further clarified in the full notice under the “Additional Information on Eligibility” section. A key geographic requirement is that proposals are to be accepted from Arkansas, reflecting the state-focused nature of this solicitation and its intent to directly support Arkansas producers and conservation priorities.
Applications are competitively reviewed, and the announcement emphasizes basic compliance as a gatekeeping step: NRCS will screen submissions for completeness and adherence to the notice requirements. Applications that are incomplete or noncompliant will be removed from consideration, and applicants will be notified if their application is eliminated for those reasons. The Arkansas State Conservationist also retains discretion not to fund any or all applications, underscoring that awards depend on the quality of proposals, alignment with priorities, and available funds.
The deadline for submission is firm: applications must be received by NRCS no later than 4:00 p.m. CST on May 24, 2019. Submissions can be delivered by mail or courier to USDA-NRCS, attention Amanda Mathis, Room 3416, Federal Building, 700 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201. Electronic submissions are accepted through Grants.gov or via email to amanda.mathis@ar.usda.gov, with a copy sent to Karen.thompson2@ar.usda.gov. The opportunity is identified in the federal listing system as “Arkansas funding announcement” with Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS AR MULTI 19 GEN0010077, administered by the Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, and associated with CFDA numbers 10.902, 10.912, 10.924, and 10.931 under the Natural Resources funding activity category.Apply for USDA NRCS AR MULTI 19 GEN0010077
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Arkansas funding announcement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.902, 10.912, 10.924, 10.931.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 25, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 24, 2019 Applications must be received by NRCS by 400 p.m. CST, May 24, 2019.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 25 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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FAQs - USDA NRCS Arkansas Funding Announcement (FY 2019)
1) What is this funding opportunity?
This is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Arkansas State Office competitive funding opportunity called the "Arkansas funding announcement." It is designed to build partnerships that help deliver on-the-ground conservation assistance across Arkansas.
2) What is NRCS trying to accomplish with this announcement?
The main purpose is to secure partners that can provide direct technical services to agricultural producers in Arkansas, specifically to help producers plan and/or implement conservation practices. NRCS is looking for partners who can expand technical capacity, help move projects from planning into implementation, and support the conservation objectives and priorities NRCS has identified for Arkansas.
3) What type of funding instrument will be used?
Funding is offered as a discretionary cooperative agreement. This means NRCS expects to have an active partnership role in the project rather than simply issuing a pass-through grant.
4) How much funding is available?
NRCS anticipated approximately $5,000,000 total available for FY 2019 under this announcement.
5) How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
The announcement estimates approximately 25 awards.
6) Is there an award maximum (ceiling) for individual projects?
The notice indicates there is no stated award ceiling (listed as 0). In practice, this typically means applicants should justify a reasonable budget based on the program context, total funding available, and the proposed scope of work rather than relying on a fixed maximum per award.
7) What project period lengths are allowed?
Projects are intended to be short- to medium-term, with proposed project periods ranging from one to three years.
8) Can an applicant submit a proposal for more than one year?
Yes. Applicants may submit proposals for single-year or multi-year efforts, as long as the proposed project period falls within the one- to three-year range described in the announcement.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is open to entities that can credibly deliver conservation technical assistance in Arkansas. The opportunity specifically invites proposals from eligible entities including non-profits, governmental or non-governmental organizations, and institutions of higher education. The full notice further clarifies eligibility under the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
10) Is eligibility limited by geography?
Yes. Proposals are to be accepted from Arkansas, reflecting the state-focused nature of the solicitation and its intent to directly support Arkansas producers and conservation priorities.
11) What kinds of activities or services is NRCS looking for partners to provide?
NRCS is seeking partners that can provide direct technical services to agricultural producers, especially services that help producers plan conservation practices and/or implement them on the ground. The announcement emphasizes increasing technical capacity and supporting the transition from planning into implementation.
12) Is this a competitive opportunity?
Yes. Applications are competitively reviewed.
13) What happens if an application is incomplete or does not follow the notice requirements?
NRCS will screen submissions for completeness and adherence to the notice requirements. Applications that are incomplete or noncompliant will be removed from consideration, and applicants will be notified if their application is eliminated for those reasons.
14) Does NRCS have discretion to decide not to fund applications?
Yes. The Arkansas State Conservationist retains discretion not to fund any or all applications. Awards depend on proposal quality, alignment with priorities, and available funds.
15) What is the application deadline?
Applications must be received by NRCS no later than 4:00 p.m. CST on May 24, 2019. The deadline is described as firm.
16) Where can applications be sent by mail or courier?
Submissions can be delivered by mail or courier to:
USDA-NRCS
Attention: Amanda Mathis
Room 3416, Federal Building
700 West Capitol Avenue
Little Rock, AR 72201
17) Are electronic submissions accepted?
Yes. Electronic submissions are accepted through Grants.gov or via email.
18) What email addresses are provided for email submission?
Email submissions may be sent to amanda.mathis@ar.usda.gov, with a copy sent to Karen.thompson2@ar.usda.gov.
19) What is the official Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS AR MULTI 19 GEN0010077.
20) Which federal agency is administering this opportunity?
This opportunity is administered by the Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), through the NRCS Arkansas State Office.
21) What CFDA numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The announcement is associated with CFDA numbers 10.902, 10.912, 10.924, and 10.931.
22) What is the funding activity category?
The funding activity category is Natural Resources.
23) What does it mean that this is intended to build partnerships?
It means NRCS is looking to work with outside organizations that can help extend conservation assistance capacity in Arkansas. Because it is a cooperative agreement, NRCS expects to play an active role alongside the selected partners while conservation assistance is delivered to producers.
24) What is the name of the listing or announcement in the federal system?
The opportunity is identified as the "Arkansas funding announcement" in the federal listing system.
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