Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS VT MULTI 22 NOFO0001173
The NRCS Vermont Geospatial Services and Outreach opportunity (NOFO number USDA-NRCS-VT-MULTI-22-NOFO0001173) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont. The main purpose is to secure a partner that can deliver geospatial and related technical support to help NRCS carry out conservation technical assistance work across the state. The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, which generally means the selected recipient will work in close coordination with NRCS staff rather than operating fully independently.
The work NRCS is looking to fund centers on applied geospatial services used for conservation planning and field implementation. The scope specifically mentions preparation and execution activities tied to UAV (drone) use, along with the downstream tasks that make the data useful to staff in the field: downloading, processing, and producing usable geospatial outputs. In addition to the UAV and data-processing support, the opportunity also emphasizes outreach and capacity-building through technology. The selected partner is expected to support both the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts and NRCS staff by helping develop, train on, and deploy mobile tools under the broader NRCS Mobile Tool initiative. In practical terms, this points to hands-on support that helps staff adopt mobile workflows for collecting, viewing, and using conservation and resource data more efficiently.
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include many types of public and private entities and even individuals. Specifically listed eligible applicants include state, county, and local governments (including special district governments); public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those categories); and individuals. This wide eligibility suggests NRCS is open to a range of capable providers, including government partners, universities, conservation organizations, and technical specialists with demonstrated geospatial and UAV capacity.
Funding for the opportunity is expected to result in one award, with a federal funding range (floor to ceiling) of $35,000 to $100,000 for the total agreement amount. The floor represents the minimum federal share NRCS expects to provide per awarded agreement, and the ceiling represents the maximum. These amounts refer to the overall agreement value rather than being tied to a specific budget period within a multi-period structure.
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 5, 2022. The notice also makes clear that Grants.gov account or technical submission problems must be handled through Grants.gov Applicant Support rather than NRCS staff, while questions about the content of the NOFO itself should be directed to the federal contact listed in the notice (and limited to clarification-type questions like dates, page references, or inconsistencies). NRCS indicated an anticipated timeline of selections by July 15, 2022, with awards expected to be executed by September 15, 2022, noting that both dates were estimates and could change.
The opportunity is associated with several Assistance Listing (CFDA/Assistance Listing) program numbers that relate to NRCS conservation work, including 10.902 (Conservation Technical Assistance), 10.912 (Environmental Quality Incentive Program), 10.069 (Conservation Reserve Program), and 10.924 (Conservation Stewardship Program). These listings provide the broader programmatic context for how geospatial and mobile tool support can feed into NRCS conservation planning, implementation, and stewardship activities. The notice also points applicants to federal financial assistance training (Grants 101) hosted at cfo.gov/grants-training, highlighting that this funding is federal financial assistance and that applicants should understand the compliance framework, including administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit/risk management expectations under federal rules.Apply for USDA NRCS VT MULTI 22 NOFO0001173
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NRCS Vermont Geospatial Services & Outreach" 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 May 06, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 05, 2022 Applications must be received by 1159 pm Eastern Time.. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- 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), Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), 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, Private institutions of higher education, Individuals.
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FAQs: NRCS Vermont Geospatial Services and Outreach (USDA-NRCS-VT-MULTI-22-NOFO0001173)
What is this funding opportunity?
The NRCS Vermont Geospatial Services and Outreach opportunity (NOFO number USDA-NRCS-VT-MULTI-22-NOFO0001173) is a discretionary federal funding opportunity offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont.
What is the main purpose of the award?
The main purpose is to secure a partner that can deliver geospatial and related technical support to help NRCS carry out conservation technical assistance work across Vermont.
What type of award is it?
The award is structured as a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient is expected to work in close coordination with NRCS staff rather than operating fully independently.
What kinds of activities are included in the scope of work?
The scope centers on applied geospatial services used for conservation planning and field implementation. It specifically includes preparation and execution activities tied to UAV (drone) use, as well as the downstream data tasks that make UAV outputs usable for field staff (such as downloading, processing, and producing usable geospatial outputs).
Does this opportunity specifically involve UAVs (drones)?
Yes. The scope specifically mentions UAV (drone) preparation and execution activities, along with processing and producing outputs from UAV-collected data for use by NRCS staff in the field.
What does "downstream tasks" mean in this NOFO?
In this notice, downstream tasks refer to the work required after data collection to make information usable for staff, including downloading data, processing it, and producing usable geospatial outputs.
Is outreach and training part of what NRCS is funding?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes outreach and capacity-building through technology. The selected partner is expected to help develop, train on, and deploy mobile tools under the broader NRCS Mobile Tool initiative.
Who is expected to benefit from the mobile tools support?
The selected partner is expected to support both the Vermont Association of Conservation Districts and NRCS staff by helping develop, train on, and deploy mobile tools.
What is the NRCS Mobile Tool initiative in the context of this opportunity?
Within this opportunity, the NRCS Mobile Tool initiative refers to efforts to develop and deploy mobile tools and workflows that help staff collect, view, and use conservation and resource data more efficiently in the field.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are broadly defined and include:
- State, county, and local governments (including special district governments)
- Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations
- Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (as long as they are not institutions of higher education in those categories)
- Individuals
Does an organization need to be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit to be eligible?
No. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible, as long as they are not institutions of higher education in the categories specified in the eligibility list.
Are individuals allowed to apply?
Yes. Individuals are specifically listed as eligible applicants.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expected this opportunity to result in one award.
What is the expected funding amount?
The federal funding range (floor to ceiling) is $35,000 to $100,000 for the total agreement amount. The floor represents the minimum federal share expected per awarded agreement, and the ceiling represents the maximum.
Do the listed funding amounts apply per year or for the whole agreement?
The notice describes the $35,000 to $100,000 range as the total agreement amount, meaning it refers to the overall agreement value rather than being tied to a specific budget period within a multi-period structure.
How were applications submitted?
Applications were required to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
Applications were due no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 5, 2022.
What should applicants do if they have Grants.gov account or technical submission problems?
The notice states that Grants.gov account or technical submission problems must be handled through Grants.gov Applicant Support rather than NRCS staff.
Who should be contacted with questions about the content of the NOFO?
Questions about the content of the NOFO should be directed to the federal contact listed in the notice. The notice indicates these should be clarification-type questions (for example, questions about dates, page references, or inconsistencies).
When did NRCS expect to make selections?
NRCS anticipated selections by July 15, 2022, noting that this date was an estimate and could change.
When were awards expected to be executed?
Awards were expected to be executed by September 15, 2022. The notice notes this date was an estimate and could change.
Which Assistance Listing (CFDA) program numbers are associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with several Assistance Listing program numbers related to NRCS conservation work, including:
- 10.902 - Conservation Technical Assistance
- 10.912 - Environmental Quality Incentive Program
- 10.069 - Conservation Reserve Program
- 10.924 - Conservation Stewardship Program
What do these Assistance Listing numbers indicate?
They provide the broader programmatic context for how geospatial services and mobile tool support can feed into NRCS conservation planning, implementation, and stewardship activities.
Is this considered federal financial assistance?
Yes. The notice points applicants to federal financial assistance training (Grants 101) at cfo.gov/grants-training and emphasizes that applicants should understand the federal compliance framework.
What compliance areas does the notice highlight for applicants?
The notice highlights that applicants should understand the compliance framework that applies to federal financial assistance, including administrative requirements, cost principles, and audit/risk management expectations under federal rules.
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