Agent to Manage Alternative Manure Technologies Earmark for NRCS in Vermont

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	Federal Grant Title:	Agent to Manage Alternative Manure Technologies Earmark for NRCS in Vermont
	CFDA Number:	10.902
	CFDA Description:	Soil and Water Conservation
	Federal Agency Name:	Vermont State Office
	Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture Environment Natural Resources
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Earmark
	Funding Opportunity Number:	USDANRCSVT1002
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jul 27, 2010
	Creation Date:	Jul 27, 2010
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 27, 2010
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Aug 27, 2010
	Archive Date:	Sep 30, 2010
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$119,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$119,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$0
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - City or township governments - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Individuals - For profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: The NRCS is seeking the assistance of an administrative agent to manage a Congressional Earmark to reduce phosphorous loading into Lake Champlain. The purpose of this Announcement for Funding is to secure an agent to advertise, rank, contract, and mange projects involving new and emerging technologies in manure management. The selected agent will work with the Alternative Manure Technology(AMT) Coordinator (already selected) to implement projects. See Full Announcement for specifics on duties and evaluation criteria. Applications are due by 4:00PM local time, Friday, August 27, 2010. Applications received after that time will not be considered. Applications will not be accepted by facsimile. Applications may be submitted electronically through grants.gov or through a written application delivered to Pat Pickett, Contract Specialist, USDA, NRCS, 356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105, Colchester, VT 05446. See Application Instructions for specific details.
Link to Full Grant Announcement: http://www.vt.nrcs.usda.gov
Grant Announcement Contact: Patricia Pickett Contract Specialist Phone 802-951-6795

Office email [pat.pickett@vt.usda.gov]
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