USDA-NRCS in Georgia seeks New Outreach Proposals

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is requesting proposals from eligible applicants that can assist with Georgia-focused outreach and education to ensure better awareness and understanding of USDA-NRCS programs, particularly to historically underserved communities.  “We know there are passionate and well-suited partners out there to help take our USDA message into new communities and help open doors to our services,” said Terrance O. Rudolph, state conservationist for NRCS in Georgia. “By finding those partners and working together, we are ensuring that new customers have a chance to make improvements on their land and participate in feeding and clothing the world in a more sustainable way.”  In addition to the previously announced technical assistance-focused Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO), conservation and outreach-minded organizations, who wish to apply for this funding should demonstrate how they can ensure equity in the delivery and implementation of all NRCS programs and Services.  NRCS in Georgia anticipates funding approximately $1,500,000 this fiscal year 2023 for 1–3-year projects that address topics such as Soil Health; Urban Agriculture and Conservation Education; Incorporating New Methods/Technologies in Conservation Outreach and Partnerships; Aquatic/Water Quality; Pollinator Habitat Enhancement; as well as Wildlife Habitat Enhancement. The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $25,000, and the estimated funding ceiling is $100,000.  Potential applicants should review the Fiscal Year 2023 Georgia NRCS Technical Outreach and Education Notice of Funding Opportunity (USDA-NRCS-GA-MULTI-23-NOFO0001245) available at www.grants.gov, which includes application materials and submission procedures. Proposals for this funding announcement are due by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 17, 2023. All awards are subject to the availability of funds appropriated by Congress and the State Conservationist reserves the right to not fund any or all applications.