Mississippi Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA)
The summary for the Mississippi Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) grant is detailed below.
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Mississippi Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA): Overview: The purpose of these agreements will be to increase the participation of Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers that includes Beginning Farmers, Limited Resource producers, Socially Disadvantaged Landowners and Veterans in USDA programs while increasing their access to and awareness of present and future conservation programs and practices. The programs outlined and instituted under these agreements will create and increase more revenue for Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers that includes Beginning Farmers, Limited Resource producers, Socially Disadvantaged Landowners and Veterans and aide in education and risk management, computer literacy, financial literacy and legislative processes. Additionally, these agreements will provide outreach and information on programs and initiatives that build capacity for Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers that includes Beginning Farmers, Limited Resource producers, Socially Disadvantaged Landowners and Veterans. It will provide requisite skills for participation in crop production processes that enable them to become sufficient and self-sustainable. The project will foster assistance in providing outreach and technical assistance to Historically Underserved Farmers and Ranchers that includes Beginning Farmers, Limited Resource producers, Socially Disadvantaged Landowners and Veterans thus adding them in securing adequate resources for long-term growth. The primary focus will be but not limited to the 66 StrikeForce Counties in Mississippi to expand the number and depth of engagement of the landowners they serve in NRCS Programs, and to report on outcomes achieved. It includes case studies, scientific research and pilot agricultural community projects that include rural and semi-rural. The NRCS is requesting applications from qualified individuals and organizations that share a common interest in the conservation and restoration of natural resources throughout Mississippi.
Federal Grant Title: | Mississippi Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) |
Federal Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) |
Grant Categories: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MS-CTA-17-01 |
Type of Funding: | Cooperative Agreement |
CFDA Numbers: | 10.902 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
Current Application Deadline: | May 5th, 2017 |
Original Application Deadline: | May 5th, 2017 |
Posted Date: | April 6th, 2017 |
Creation Date: | April 6th, 2017 |
Archive Date: | June 4th, 2017 |
Total Program Funding: | $2,000,000 |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $0 |
Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | No |
Last Updated: | April 6th, 2017 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - 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 - Individuals
- Link to Full Grant Announcement
- NRCS MS CTA Homepage
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Faith Tillman
100 W. Capitol Street, Suite 1321
Jackson, Mississippi 39269
Tel.: 601-965-5205 ext. 124
Fax : 844-325-7064
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