Opportunity Title:
Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) FY24 Monitoring, Assessment and Evaluation (MAE) Opportunity
Funder/Agency:
Department of Agriculture (USDA), Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Opportunity Number:
USDA-FSA-NHQ-CRP-24-NOFO0001333
Description:
FSA is announcing the availability of cooperative agreement funding for up to $10 million to monitor, assess, and evaluate conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with the Conservation Reserve Program. Projects are expected to inform policy and/or improve delivery of the Conservation Reserve Program. For 2024, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities:
Assess CRP’s impact on natural resources such as climate mitigation/adaptation, wildlife habitat, water quality/quantity, and soil health.
Evaluate CRP’s role in strengthening farm operations’ viability and resilience.
Develop program delivery strategies that improve the CRPs function to support economic growth and stability within rural communities.
Identify ways for agricultural producers to monitor conditions on and share lessons learned from enrolled CRP acres.
Evaluating and developing strategies of how CRP fits into a larger framework of natural resources management and conservation.
Eligibility:
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
State and local governmental entities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Native American tribal organizations
Nonprofits
Private institutions of higher education
Small businesses
Award Details:
Total Amount Available:
$10,000,000
Maximum Award:
$5,000,000
Minimum Award:
$500,000
Deadline:
Applications Due May 31, 2024
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