South Dakota Rapid Watershed Assessment Partnership Initiative

The summary for the South Dakota Rapid Watershed Assessment Partnership Initiative grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the South Dakota State Office, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

South Dakota Rapid Watershed Assessment Partnership Initiative: The South Dakota Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announces the availability of up to $65,000 through the South Dakota Rapid Watershed Assessment (SDRWA) Partnership Initiative, under authorities provided by the Soil Conservation and Domestic Allotment Act of 1935. The South Dakota NRCS has identified the following as priority watershed areas in the state: South Fork Grand (HUC 10130302), Upper Moreau (HUC 10130305), South Fork Moreau (HUC 10130304), Lower James (HUC 10160011), Ft. Randall Reservoir (HUC 10140101), Medicine Knoll (HUC 10140103) and Crow (HUC 10140105). The SDRWA provides funding for locally-led resource assessment and planning on an 8-digit HUC watershed basis. Applicants apply to the South Dakota NRCS State Conservationist for planning and assessment funds. Following successful completion of the planning phase, implementation may begin using other funding secured or provided by partners. SDRWA projects are expected to secure implementation funds from a wide range of potential partners from local, State, and Federal governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations that have a history of working with agricultural producers. Potential implementation funding sources must be identified in the final plan. This notice announces the availability of up to $65,000 in FY 2007 for the planning and assessment work of SDRWA projects. SDRWA awards will be selected through a statewide competition. Applications are requested from State and local agencies, Indian tribes, and non-governmental organizations that have a history of working with agricultural producers. This notice sets forth the funding priorities, applicant and project eligibility requirements, application procedures, and evaluation criteria for proposed projects. Addresses: Written proposals must be received at the South Dakota NRCS State Office located at 200 Fourth Street SW, Huron, South Dakota 57350, by 5:00 p.m. Central Time (CT) on March 16, 2007. Applications submitted electronically must be received by 5:00 p.m. CT on March 16, 2007. To submit your application electronically, please log on to www.grants.gov/apply and follow the instructions.