Biological Assistance to Producers for Implementing Conservation in Kansas

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	Federal Grant Title:	Biological Assistance to Producers for Implementing Conservation in Kansas
	CFDA Number:	10.902
	CFDA Description:	Soil and Water Conservation
	Federal Agency Name:	Kansas State Office
	Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture
	Category Explanation:	Information not provided
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-NRCS-KS-08-02
	Document Type:	Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Sep 10, 2008
	Creation Date:	Sep 10, 2008
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 25, 2008
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Sep 25, 2008
	Archive Date:	Oct 25, 2008
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$185,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	$185,000
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - County governments - City or township 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 - Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is seeking assistance in administering programs and activities relating to natural resource protection, use, and development in the state of Kansas. The objective of the agreement is to provide technical assistance to producers in planning, designing, and implementing conservation practices that contribute to agricultural viability, water quality improvements, soil and plant health, wildlife habitat improvements and other natural resource enhancements. The NRCS programs assist producers in maintaining and/or enhancing their agricultural viability while protecting farm natural resources. The NRCS anticipates the being substantially involved in carrying out the work covered by resulting cooperative agreement(s). Evaluation Criteria: a. Organizational capabilities (40 percent). The adequacy of organizational resources and experience to successfully manage and perform the project. Share in a common mission that supports the natural resource conservation efforts with agricultural producers. Capable of providing in-kind contributions and other sources of financial support toward meeting the objective of the project. b. Project personnel (25 percent). The reasonableness and feasibility of the applicant's approach for successfully achieving the objectives of the project within the required time frame. c. Understanding the intent of the NRCS administered USDA programs (25 percent). The applicant's recognition of the value and need of the project and the full understanding of the intent of conservation programs. d. Ability to demonstrate past history and credibility of working with government agencies and farm clients. e. Ability to be certified by the NRCS to receive clearance for network access as well as client data files. (10 percent) All awards are subject to the availability of funds being appropriated by Congress. Cooperative agreements will be awarded for a one-year project. A cooperative agreement has been determined to be the appropriate funding instrument because of the substantial involvement of the NRCS in providing program and technical oversight, coordination and time frames of projects. It is anticipated that approximately $185,000 will be available for this program in FY2009. The available funding for subsequent years is not fixed and may vary considerably from the current funding level. Amendments to agreement(s) may be developed upon availability of funding in follow-on years (approximately a five-year period).
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Rhonda Sulsar Contract Specialist (785) 823-4505
rhonda.sulsar@ks.usda.gov [rhonda.sulsar@ks.usda.gov]
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