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Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Restoration

ID: WRP-USDA-NRCS-GA-03 • Type: Posted

Description

The NRCS requests proposals for implementation of restoration activities on land enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) from individuals and organizations that share a common interest in the conservation and restoration of wetland resources throughout Georgia. Services shall be provided throughout the State of Georgia. One (1) to two (2) grant agreements may be awarded as a result of this AFO. A single award may include multiple (1 2) areas. Georgia NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of easement restoration will be no more than $500,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 3 years in duration.
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Overview

Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) [USDA]
Category of Funding
Agriculture
Energy
Environment
Natural Resources
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
10.072 - Wetlands Reserve Program
Grant Category
Mandatory
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
False
Source
Grants.gov
On 8/31/12 Natural Resources Conservation Service posted grant opportunity WRP-USDA-NRCS-GA-03 for Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Restoration with funding of $500,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 10.072 Wetlands Reserve Program. It is expected that 2 total grants will be made worth between $100,000 and $500,000.

Timing

Posted Date
Aug. 31, 2012, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
Sept. 18, 2012, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Version
1
Archive Date
Oct. 18, 2012

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Small businesses
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
City or township governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special district governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$500,000
Floor
$100,000
Estimated Program Funding
$500,000
Estimated Number of Grants
2

Contacts

Contact
Georgia State Office
Contact Email
sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov   Profile
Contact Phone
(202) 690-0164
Additional Information Site
http://www.ga.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/wrp.html

Documents

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