Federal Natural Resources Grants

A full study proposal and proposed budget is NOT requested at this time. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: This work requires on-site support for a large field project at Vandenberg Space Fore Base California to implement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP). Support includes invasive species removal and monitoring, wetlands support, bat surveys, migratory bird monitoring, reptiles and amphibians, vernal pool surveys, marine mammal surveys, and post-wildfire restoration. Refer to the Statement of Interest Package Statement of Objectives for details. Anticipated Period of Performance: Base Period: 18 months from award date (12 months for technical and 6 months administrative for onboarding/preparation plus analysis and reporting. Follow-on periods: Six 18-month follow-on periods subject to funding availability. Any overlap between base and follow-on periods is to accommodate administrative and reporting activities as field work is required during all 12 months of the technical period of performance. Responses or clarifications: Refer to RSOI Package for details. Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: Refer to RSOI Package for details.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to enhance cultural and natural resource management at a major Marine Corps training facility in California, focusing on archaeological collections and wildlife protection programs.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations to recruit and manage experienced individuals aged 55 and older who will deliver technical conservation services to support agricultural conservation efforts across the United States.

This grant provides funding to U.S. states, territories, and designated local agencies to build and maintain facilities that prevent pollution from recreational boat sewage, improving water quality in public waterways.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve water conservation, management, and ecological restoration, targeting collaboration among states, tribes, and local entities to enhance water supply reliability and address environmental challenges.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects aimed at protecting endangered species and their habitats in Wyoming, targeting state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for Sea Grant programs to host workshops and professional meetings that enhance research and resource management for the nation’s ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes ecosystems.

This funding opportunity provides up to $47.5 million over five years to a U.S.-based institution of higher education for advancing hydrographic surveying and ocean mapping technologies, while also promoting education and workforce development in marine geospatial expertise.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for conservation projects aimed at protecting and recovering threatened and endangered species and their habitats, targeting state and local governments, tribal governments, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations.

The NAWCA Canada program promotes partnerships between public agencies and groups interested in: a) protecting, improving, restoring, and managing an appropriate distribution and diversity of wetland ecosystems and other habitats for wetlands-associated migratory birds and other fish and wildlife in North America; b) maintaining and improving the current distributions of wetlands-associated migratory bird populations; and c) maintaining an abundance of waterfowl (ducks, geese, and swans) and other populations of wetlands-associated migratory birds consistent with the objectives of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan, U.S. Shorebird Conservation Plan, Waterbird Conservation Plan for the Americas, Partners in Flight Bird Conservation Plan, and other international obligations contained in the treaties and migratory bird conventions and other agreements with Canada, Mexico, and other countries. Proposals to the NAWCA Canada program should demonstrate how the activities of partners would encourage sustainable and effective programs for the long-term conservation of wetlands-associated migratory birds. NAWCA funds wetlands conservation projects that include: a) the acquisition of property containing wetlands ecosystems and associated habitats, including water rights, where the acquired land will be administered for its long-term conservation and for the benefit of migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife that depend on it; and/or b) restoration, enhancement, or management of wetlands ecosystems and associated habitats, where these activities will be conducted on lands and waters that will be administered for their long-term conservation and for the benefit of migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife that depend on them. NAWCA Canada proposals contribute to efforts to reduce climate pollution, support climate resilience, support land conservation and biodiversity efforts and leverage partnerships.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and territorial coastal management programs to develop innovative projects that address coastal hazards, ocean resources, and wetlands, with a focus on equity and inclusion for underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Sea Grant programs in the Northeast U.S. to enhance the sustainability of the American lobster fishery through research, outreach, and collaboration among states.

Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Funding Opportunity Title: Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Classic for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2024 Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPP-24-NOFO0001354 Assistance Listing: 10.932, Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Due Date: NRCS must receive proposals by 4:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 12, 2024. Note: The RCPP Classic and Alternative Funding Arrangement (AFA) FY 2024 notices of funding opportunity (NFO) will run concurrently. For information on AFA proposals please see Funding Opportunity Number USDA-NRCS-NHQ-RCPPAFA-24-NOFO0001355. The RCPP promotes the coordination of NRCS conservation activities with partners that offer value-added contributions to expand our ability to address on-farm, watershed, and regional natural resource concerns. Through the RCPP, NRCS seeks to co-invest with partners to implement projects that provide solutions to conservation challenges thereby measurably improving the resource concerns they seek to address. RCPP promotes collaboration with partners, stakeholders, and various communities, which is paramount to achieving equity in NRCS programs and services. Using guidance contained in this notice, partners propose projects that generate conservation benefits by addressing specific natural resource concerns in a state or multistate area by addressing one or more priority resource concerns within an NRCS-designated critical conservation area (CCA). NRCS and partners collaborate to design, promote, and implement RCPP projects on agricultural and nonindustrial private forest land. Through RCPP, NRCS may provide both financial assistance (FA) and technical assistance (TA) funds to project partners and agricultural producers for implementing projects. RCPP proposals are evaluated through a competitive proposal process based on three criteria: impact, partner contributions, and partnership and management. Up to $1.5 billion is available for RCPP projects through this announcement and the FY 2024 AFA announcement, which includes $300 million of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill) funding and $1.2 billion of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) funding. Proposals are accepted from all 50 States, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and U.S. territories in the Pacific Island Areas (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). NRCS will prioritize using IRA funds for projects that will implement climate-smart agriculture and forestry conservation activities as described in section F.(3)a. of this announcement. Up to $100 million is being made available specifically for NRCS to enter into programmatic partnership agreements with Indian tribes. This set aside will be shared by this announcement and the FY 2024 AFA announcement. Any unused funds may be available for other partnership agreements. Submissions: Proposals must be submitted through the RCPP portal. See section E of this announcement for information on using the RCPP portal to submit proposals. Access to the RCPP portal requires a level 2 eAuthentication credential or a Login.gov credential. Obtaining a new Login.gov credential involves multiple steps and can take several days to complete. Instructions are posted on the How to Apply to RCPP web page listed below. For More Information: Applicants are expected to contact the appropriate State Conservationists and state RCPP coordinators prior to submitting a proposal. NRCS will use a state conservation questionnaire to record the results of this conversation. Proposals without a completed questionnaire may have their score and ranking reduced. A list of state RCPP coordinators (as of the date of this announcements posting) is on the NRCS How to Apply to RCPP web page. Applicants can also email the RCPP inbox (rcpp@usda.gov) with any questions about the announcement. The RCPP website is also a great source of current information about the program. Interested applicants are encouraged to participate in one or more of the webinars below to learn about the program and how to apply. 2024 RCPP NFO Applicant Outreach Webinar This webinar will provide general information for applicants submitting proposals for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP). The same material will be covered at both webinars followed by a question-and-answer section. Please refer to the RCPP website for more information. Regional Conservation Partnership Program Natural Resources Conservation Service (usda.gov) April 23, 2024, RCPP Applicant Outreach Webinar Registration Link 2pm to 4pm EDT - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/e2f45f75-7ea4-410b-b1c9-567537cd2454@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697 May 30, 2024, RCPP Applicant Outreach Webinar Registration Link 2pm to 4pm EDT - https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/226dcb51-0b57-43b1-b340-95e535238713@ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697 NRCS will schedule additional webinars on RCPP easements and providing outreach to tribal applicants. Information on all webinars will be posted to the RCPP how to apply page.

This grant provides funding to state and territorial agencies for the development and improvement of boating facilities that accommodate recreational vessels 26 feet or longer, ensuring safe and accessible use for transient boaters.

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to state governments and federally recognized Native American tribes to implement non-lethal measures for preventing wolf attacks on livestock and to compensate producers for losses due to wolf predation.

This grant provides funding for organizations to assist the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in managing cultural and natural resources at military installations in Hawaii, ensuring compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities, tribes, and non-profits for projects that improve outdoor recreation access and infrastructure in California, particularly for underserved communities.

This grant provides funding to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in U.S. territories to protect and restore coral reef ecosystems and natural resources.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, non-profits, tribes, and state forestry agencies to help at-risk communities reduce wildfire risks through planning and implementation of protective measures.

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic desires to enter into a Cooperative Agreement with a U.S. based non-profit conservation organization (Recipient) that places interns, 18-years of age and older, who are enrolled or recently graduated from in an accredited natural resource or conservation program, in conservation management internships to assist in the completion of Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) and Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP) projects at Department of Navy (DoN) and Marine Corps installations. Interns will work closely with Navy Natural and Cultural Resource Managers gaining valuable professional knowledge, skills, and abilities related to conservation management. The specific scope of projects will be outlined in the Performance Work Statement contained in each work order.Applicants/Recipients shall provide the following in their application:1. Narrative - Applicants/Recipients must provide a narrative that addresses the responsibilities and evaluation factors identified in Section 3.1 of the SOW. NAVFAC will consider and evaluate only those applications that address each of the responsibilities identified in section 3.1 (Responsibilities of Recipient) and the evaluation factors. Each applicants narrative must label the evaluation factors in the narrative. The narrative should demonstrate the Recipients capabilities to successfully meet the intended goals of the Cooperative Agreement. Please be as specific as possible.2. Cost Schedule Applicants/Recipients must submit a proposed Cost Schedule using the attached template (Attachment A). Do not deviate from the basic format of this form; however, columns and rows may be adjusted to include anticipated cost elements not included on the form. 3. Summary of Past Experience with Cooperative Agreements related to conservation projects, if any and not otherwise covered in narrative above. Identify organization, federal agency, dates, and type of work involved.4. Copies, or summary, of recruitment strategies, materials, and information related diversity of past interns, if any and not otherwise covered in narrative. 5. Additional Materials Requested:1. Name, Organization affiliation, and contact information2. Statement of credentials, qualifications, and roles/position and responsibilities of key personnel3. Copy of Liability Coverage4. Certificate of 501(c)(3) or other evidence demonstrating nonprofit status. Applications shall be submitted electronically via grants.gov or email to Elizabeth.s.eliason-carey.civ@us.navy.mil. Applications shall be submitted in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) or MS Word format, except for Attachment A, which shall be submitted as an MS Excel file. Total page limit for all documentation is 40 pages. Completion of SF-424 Fields First. The Adobe Reader forms are designed to fill in common required fields such as the applicant name and address, Entity Identifier number, etc., on all Adobe Reader forms. To trigger this feature, an applicant must complete the SF-424 information first. Once it is completed the information will transfer to the other forms.Please see Statement of Work and Attachments in Attachment folder.