EQIP Technical Assistance

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	Federal Grant Title:	EQIP Technical Assistance
	CFDA Number:	10.912
	CFDA Description:	Environmental Quality Incentives Program
	Federal Agency Name:	Washington State Office
	Category of Funding Activity:	Agriculture
	Category Explanation:	EQIP
	Opportunity Category:	Discretionary
	Funding Opportunity Number:	NRCS-02-WA-06
	Document Type:	Modification to Previous Grants Notice
	Funding Instrument Type:	Cooperative Agreement
	Posted Date:	Jan 24, 2006
	Creation Date:	Jan 24, 2006
	Original Closing Date for Applications:	Feb 13, 2006 Applications must be received not later than 3:30 pm (local Time. Applications received after that time will not be considered. Will not accept faxed proposals.
	Current Closing Date for Applications:	Information not provided
	Archive Date:	Information not provided
	Expected Number of Awards:	1
	Estimated Total Program Funding:	$35,000
	Federal Grant Award Ceiling:	Information not provided
	Federal Grant Award Floor:	Information not provided
	Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:	No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Information on Eligibility: Information not provided
Grant Description: Funding Opportunity Description: The Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) is a voluntary conservation program that promotes agricultural production and environmental quality. The objective of EQIP is to provide technical and financial help to producers in planning, designing and implementing conservation practices that contribute to agricultural/forestall viability, water quality improvements, soil and plant health, wildlife habitat improvements and other natural resource enhancements. Applicants will be responsible for assisting NRCS in providing technical assistance necessary to plan and implement conservation practices to assist land users dealing with forest resource issues. The successful applicant will be responsible for: Implementation of one hundred (100) EQIP Irrigation Water Management Plans, (IWM). This will include meeting with the participant, assisting with installation, conducting on follow-up visit to ensure implementation and complete final certification of practice completion. All information provided will comply with NRCS Practice Standard 449, Irrigation Water Management Washington State Irrigation Guide. Generally, the work shall include the following: Meet with each producer for IWM plan review and to discuss grower obligation for contract completion. Notify NRCS of any contract modifications that may be needed. Document producers decisions on soil moisture monitoring method. Conduct one follow-up visit with each producer mid-season to insure proper implementation and collect summary IWM data for certification. Provide NRCS with quarterly status reports. Complete status review worksheet. Evaluate collected IWM data and certify practices meet NRCS standards and specifications. Performance Time: All work to be completed by September 30, 2006. SEE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT
Link to Full Grant Announcement: Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact: Ralph Scott
Contract Specialist
Phone 509-323-2925 ralph.scott@wa.usda.gov Contracting Officer
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