Announcement of Program Funding for Agronomy Assistance

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	Federal Grant Title:	Announcement of Program Funding for Agronomy Assistance
	CFDA Number:	10.90210.912
	CFDA Description:	Soil and Water Conservation 10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program
	Federal Agency Name:	Nebraska State Office
	Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	NRCS-NE-07-04
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	May 17, 2007
	Creation Date:	May 17, 2007
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Jun 15, 2007
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Jul 15, 2007
	Expected Number of Awards:	Information not provided
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$45,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	$10,000
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant

Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Individuals State governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Additional Information on Eligibility

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Grant Description

The NRCS is seeking a partnership to contribute and cooperate with landowner technical and program assistance in conservation practice planning, design, installation and checkout, development of conservation plans, Farm Bill contract development and management, direct landowner technical assistance and promotional activities in the state of Nebraska. Applicant(s) will be responsible for assisting landowners with conservation practice planning, design, installation and checkout, for conservation practices associated with implementation of a Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan (CNMP). Assistance in the management of Farm Bill contracts with landowners will also be needed, as well as one-on-one assistance and workshops for landowners.

Link to Full Grant Announcement

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Grant Announcement Contact

Jennifer Nelson
Program Specialist
Phone 402-437-4047 jennifer.nelson@ne.usda.gov E-Mail