Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS AL CTA 01
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama offered a competitive grant opportunity, titled "USDA NRCS Alabama Outreach and Technical Assistance Activities," to fund organizations or individuals that can deliver outreach and hands-on technical assistance related to conservation on private lands. This opportunity was structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning NRCS expected to work collaboratively with the awardee rather than simply issuing a one-time reimbursement contract. The overall focus sits at the intersection of agriculture, natural resources, and environmental stewardship, and it is tied to CFDA 10.902.
The core purpose of the program was to expand the reach of NRCS technical support by having partners organize and run educational and technical workshops. These workshops were expected to cover either outreach content (helping landowners understand NRCS programs and opportunities) and/or technical topic content (practical conservation subjects). The broader goal aligned with the CTA program objective: providing technical assistance to private landowners and land users who need help with conservation planning and contracting, as well as the design, layout, and installation of conservation practices. In other words, the work was meant to help land managers move from interest and awareness to implementable conservation actions, with real-world guidance on how to plan, contract for, and install NRCS-supported practices.
The performance expectations were very operational and logistics-heavy, reflecting that NRCS was seeking applicants capable of running professional, well-executed events. Responsibilities included securing appropriate workshop locations, preparing promotional materials such as flyers and other advertisements, arranging seating and room setup, and obtaining the equipment needed to conduct meetings effectively. The listing specifically called out common workshop needs like projectors, refreshments, sign-in sheets, and evaluation forms, along with coordinating and securing qualified speakers and trainers for each session. This indicates that NRCS wanted the awardee not only to provide content, but also to manage event production end-to-end and document participation and feedback in a structured way.
Eligibility was broad and included both government and non-government applicants. Eligible applicants included state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions); and individuals. This range suggests NRCS was open to working with many types of partners, from universities and local governments to nonprofits and independent experts, as long as they could credibly deliver outreach and technical training in support of conservation practice adoption.
Key administrative details frame the opportunity as time-limited and competitively awarded. The funding opportunity number was USDA NRCS AL CTA 01, with an original application closing date of July 26, 2017. The award ceiling was listed as $150,000. The anticipated project period for selected awards was September 19, 2017 through September 30, 2018. The notice was created on June 26, 2017, giving applicants roughly one month to prepare submissions before the deadline. Overall, the opportunity was designed to strengthen conservation outcomes in Alabama by expanding capacity for technical assistance and by creating well-organized workshops that equip private landowners and land users to plan and implement conservation practices effectively.Apply for USDA NRCS AL CTA 01
- The Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "USDA NRCS ALABAMA OUTREACH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ACTIVITIES" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.902.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2017-06-26.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-07-26. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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1) What is the name of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity was titled "USDA NRCS Alabama Outreach and Technical Assistance Activities."
2) Which agency offered this opportunity?
The opportunity was offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Alabama.
3) What type of funding instrument was used?
This opportunity was structured as a discretionary cooperative agreement, meaning NRCS expected to work collaboratively with the awardee rather than issuing a one-time reimbursement-style contract.
4) What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity was tied to CFDA 10.902.
5) What was the main purpose of the program?
The core purpose was to expand the reach of NRCS technical support by funding partners to organize and run educational and technical workshops that provide outreach and hands-on technical assistance related to conservation on private lands.
6) Who was the intended audience for the outreach and technical assistance?
The work was intended to support private landowners and land users who need assistance with conservation planning and contracting, and with the design, layout, and installation of conservation practices.
7) What topics were the workshops expected to cover?
Workshops were expected to cover either (or both) of the following: outreach content (helping landowners understand NRCS programs and opportunities) and technical topic content (practical conservation subjects).
8) What outcomes was NRCS aiming to achieve through this funding?
The broader goal aligned with the CTA program objective: helping land managers move from interest and awareness to implementable conservation actions, with real-world guidance on planning, contracting for, and installing NRCS-supported conservation practices.
9) What kinds of activities and responsibilities were expected of the awardee?
Performance expectations were operational and logistics-heavy. Responsibilities included securing workshop locations, preparing promotional materials (such as flyers and other advertisements), arranging seating and room setup, obtaining equipment needed to conduct meetings effectively, and coordinating and securing qualified speakers and trainers.
10) What specific workshop supplies or materials were mentioned?
The listing specifically called out common workshop needs such as projectors, refreshments, sign-in sheets, and evaluation forms.
11) Did the awardee need to handle event documentation and feedback?
Yes. The inclusion of sign-in sheets and evaluation forms indicates the awardee was expected to document participation and collect feedback in a structured way.
12) Was this opportunity focused on private lands or public lands?
The opportunity focused on conservation on private lands.
13) Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was broad and included both government and non-government applicants, including: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized Native American tribal governments; nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions); and individuals.
14) Were individuals allowed to apply?
Yes. Individuals were listed as eligible applicants.
15) Were nonprofit organizations eligible to apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education institutions) were listed as eligible.
16) Were colleges and universities eligible to apply?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education were listed as eligible applicants.
17) Were tribal governments eligible to apply?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments were listed as eligible applicants.
18) What was the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number was USDA NRCS AL CTA 01.
19) What was the application deadline?
The original application closing date was July 26, 2017.
20) When was the notice created?
The notice was created on June 26, 2017.
21) How much time did applicants have to prepare an application based on the dates provided?
Based on the notice creation date (June 26, 2017) and the closing date (July 26, 2017), applicants had roughly one month to prepare and submit applications.
22) What was the maximum award amount?
The award ceiling was listed as $150,000.
23) What was the anticipated project period?
The anticipated project period for selected awards was September 19, 2017 through September 30, 2018.
24) What geographic area did this opportunity target?
This opportunity was offered by NRCS in Alabama and was designed to strengthen conservation outcomes in Alabama.
25) What kind of capacity was NRCS trying to expand through this program?
NRCS aimed to expand capacity for technical assistance by funding partners who could deliver outreach and hands-on technical support through well-organized workshops.
26) What does the opportunity suggest about the kind of partner NRCS was seeking?
The description indicates NRCS was looking for applicants capable of running professional, well-executed events end-to-end, including logistics, promotion, speaker coordination, and structured participation/feedback tracking.
27) How is this opportunity connected to conservation planning and implementation?
The program aligned with providing technical assistance that supports conservation planning and contracting, as well as the design, layout, and installation of conservation practices, helping land managers translate interest into implementable actions.
28) What sectors does this opportunity sit within?
The overall focus sits at the intersection of agriculture, natural resources, and environmental stewardship.
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