Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MD CTA 19 GEN0010337
The Maryland Funding Opportunity Announcement is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) discretionary grant opportunity that will be awarded through cooperative agreements to support projects tackling high-priority natural resource concerns across Maryland. NRCS is making up to $300,000 available statewide, with an expectation of about three awards. A key theme of the announcement is partnership and leverage: NRCS is looking for proposals that combine USDA resources with partner capacity to deliver practical, measurable conservation outcomes.
Projects must address at least one of several specified focus areas. One priority is increasing participation in the NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program, specifically Wetlands Reserve Easements, by boosting the number of applications and helping eligible landowners move through the process. Another priority is water quality science and feedback loops: proposals may focus on in-stream monitoring to measure how conservation practices affect surface water quality in the Catoctin Creek watershed in Frederick County, Maryland. NRCS is also seeking proposals that provide direct technical assistance to producers statewide, such as hands-on support with conservation planning and the on-the-ground implementation of conservation practices.
The opportunity also emphasizes innovation and capacity-building for the next generation of conservation on working lands. That includes developing tools, technologies, and strategies that make conservation more effective, scalable, and compatible with farm operations, as well as exploring market-based approaches that can help solve resource challenges by creating incentives and sustainable financing mechanisms. In addition, NRCS invites proposals to conduct economic analysis of high-priority best management practices in Maryland, including topics like nutrient management, manure storage, animal mortality management, cover crops, and heavy use area protection (HUAPS), among others. These analyses are intended to clarify costs, benefits, and potentially adoption barriers so decision-makers and producers can focus investments where they will have the greatest impact.
Training and workforce development are another major component. NRCS is interested in proposals that deliver professional training sessions for partner employees on conservation planning and agricultural topics, with the expectation that course content will be aligned with the NRCS Certified Planner curriculum. Relatedly, NRCS is seeking proposals that provide training and expert guidance on irrigation system planning and design, including micro-irrigation options, as well as support for developing Irrigation Water Management (IWM) plans. Collectively, these training-focused projects are meant to strengthen the technical capability of partner organizations and improve the consistency and quality of conservation assistance delivered to farmers and land managers.
Administratively, this announcement is identified as Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS MD CTA 19 GEN0010337 under CFDA 10.902, issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service. Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov and received by 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on August 13, 2019. Questions were due by 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on July 26, 2019, with responses posted to Grants.gov by August 9, 2019. Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement text, signaling that non-federal partners such as nonprofits, local entities, or other qualified organizations may be able to apply depending on the specific eligibility language in the notice.Apply for USDA NRCS MD CTA 19 GEN0010337
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Maryland Funding Opportunity Announcement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.902.
- This funding opportunity was created on Jul 15, 2019.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 13, 2019 Applications must be received by 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time on August 13th, 2019. Questions must be submitted by 5 pm Eastern Daylight Time on July 26th, 2019, and answers to questions will be posted to Grants.gov by August 9th, 2019.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this Maryland funding opportunity?
This is a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) discretionary grant opportunity for Maryland that will be awarded through cooperative agreements. The purpose is to support projects that address high-priority natural resource concerns across the state and deliver practical, measurable conservation outcomes.
Which agency is offering the funding?
The opportunity is issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number and CFDA number?
The announcement is identified as Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS MD CTA 19 GEN0010337 under CFDA 10.902.
How much funding is available?
NRCS is making up to $300,000 available statewide through this announcement.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expects to make about three awards.
What type of award will be used?
Funding will be awarded through cooperative agreements.
What is the main theme or emphasis of the announcement?
A central theme is partnership and leverage. NRCS is looking for proposals that combine USDA resources with partner capacity to achieve conservation outcomes that are practical and measurable.
Do projects have to align with specific focus areas?
Yes. Projects must address at least one of the specified focus areas described in the announcement.
What are the conservation easement-related priorities?
One priority is increasing participation in the NRCS Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP), specifically Wetlands Reserve Easements. This includes boosting the number of applications and helping eligible landowners move through the application and easement process.
What water quality monitoring work is specifically mentioned?
The announcement highlights a water quality science and feedback-loop priority that may include in-stream monitoring to measure how conservation practices affect surface water quality in the Catoctin Creek watershed in Frederick County, Maryland.
Is direct technical assistance to producers an eligible project type?
Yes. NRCS is seeking proposals that provide direct technical assistance to producers statewide, including hands-on support for conservation planning and on-the-ground implementation of conservation practices.
What kinds of innovation or tool-development projects are encouraged?
The opportunity emphasizes innovation and capacity-building for the next generation of conservation on working lands. It includes developing tools, technologies, and strategies that make conservation more effective, scalable, and compatible with farm operations.
Are market-based approaches allowed under this opportunity?
Yes. NRCS indicates interest in proposals exploring market-based approaches that address resource challenges by creating incentives and sustainable financing mechanisms.
What economic analysis topics are mentioned as high priority?
NRCS invites proposals to conduct economic analysis of high-priority best management practices (BMPs) in Maryland, including (but not limited to) nutrient management, manure storage, animal mortality management, cover crops, and heavy use area protection (HUAPS). These analyses are intended to clarify costs, benefits, and potential adoption barriers.
What is the purpose of the economic analyses described?
The analyses are intended to clarify costs, benefits, and potentially adoption barriers so that decision-makers and producers can better target investments where they will have the greatest impact.
What training and workforce development activities are highlighted?
Training and workforce development are major components. NRCS is interested in proposals that deliver professional training sessions for partner employees on conservation planning and agricultural topics.
Does the announcement specify any training curriculum alignment?
Yes. Training content is expected to be aligned with the NRCS Certified Planner curriculum.
What irrigation-related training or assistance is included as a priority?
NRCS is seeking proposals that provide training and expert guidance on irrigation system planning and design, including micro-irrigation options, and support for developing Irrigation Water Management (IWM) plans.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed broadly as "Others", with additional eligibility details referenced in the full announcement text. This suggests that non-federal partners (such as nonprofits, local entities, or other qualified organizations) may be eligible, depending on the specific eligibility language included in the notice.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due by 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on August 13, 2019.
What was the deadline for submitting questions?
Questions were due by 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on July 26, 2019.
When were responses to questions posted?
Responses to submitted questions were posted to Grants.gov by August 9, 2019.
Is this opportunity focused only on a single county or watershed?
The opportunity is statewide in Maryland, but at least one specific focus area is tied to the Catoctin Creek watershed in Frederick County for in-stream monitoring and water quality feedback work.
What outcomes is NRCS looking for from funded projects?
Across the focus areas, NRCS emphasizes outcomes that are practical, measurable, and strengthened through partnership and leveraging partner capacity alongside USDA resources.
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