FARM BILL PROGRAM ASSISTANCE

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Federal Grant Title: FARM BILL PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
CFDA Number: 10.072
CFDA Description: Wetlands Reserve Program
Federal Agency Name: Maryland State Office
Category of Funding Activity: Natural Resources
Category Explanation: Information not provided
Opportunity Category: Mandatory
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-MD-08-02
Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Instrument Type: Cooperative Agreement
Posted Date: Jun 25, 2008
Creation Date: Jun 25, 2008
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 28, 2008
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 28, 2008
Archive Date: Aug 27, 2008
Expected Number of Awards: 24
Estimated Total Program Funding: $175,000
Federal Grant Award Ceiling: $175,000
Federal Grant Award Floor: $5,000
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No

Applicants Eligible for this Grant
State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - 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 - Nonprofits that do not have 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 USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications from eligible applicants to contribute and to partner with NRCS in implementing the Farm Bill programs and activities for the conservation, maintenance and improvement of natural resources throughout the state of Maryland. The successful applicant(s) will be responsible for working with NRCS in providing the technical assistance necessary for program contract processing and customer assistance required to plan, design and implement conservation practices to assist Maryland farmers in dealing with natural resource issues and promoting land stewardship.
Link to Full Grant Announcement
Information not provided
Grant Announcement Contact
ROBERT ELLSWORTH Contract Specialist Phone 443-482-2921

Agency Point of Contact [robert.ellsworth@md.usda.gov]
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