Grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Natural Resources

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) SUMMARY INFORMATION Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Wetland Mitigation Banking Program Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-WMBP-24-NOFO0001315 Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listings (previously referred to as the Catalog of Federal Financial Assistance) on Sam.gov under 10.933 Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP) which can be found at: https://sam.gov/content/home. SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes. Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) delivers conservation solutions so agricultural producers can protect natural resources and feed a growing world. NRCS provides leadership and funding to ensure that all programs and services are made accessible to all customers, fairly and equitably, with emphasis on reaching historically underserved farmers and ranchers and Native American tribal governments and organizations. NRCS is committed to advancing equity, justice, and equal opportunity to ensure equitable access to programs and services available on private agricultural and forest lands. NRCS is announcing the availability of up to $7 million in WMBP grant funds for the development and establishment of mitigation banks and banking opportunities solely for agricultural producers with wetlands subject to the wetland conservation compliance provisions of the Food Security Act of 1985 (as amended). WMBP is a competitive grants program accepting proposals from: federally recognized Native American tribal governments; state and local units of government; for-profit entities; nonprofits with or without a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS other than institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and public and state-controlled institutions of higher education. Applications will be accepted from eligible entities in any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Caribbean (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Priority will be given to banks in states with significant numbers of individual wetlands, wetland acres, and conservation compliance requests. Based on NRCS data, these states are: Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Indiana, South Dakota, Pennsylvania, Georgia, and Ohio. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on August 2, 2024. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. A webinar for potential WMBP applicants is scheduled for 12:00 p.m. (EST) on June 12, 2024. You can participate in the webinar through the following options: Microsoft Teams: WMBP Webinar Link Meeting ID: 235 488 356 751 Passcode: tykaMc Call-In: +1 (202) 650-0123 PIN: 820 732 935# The agency anticipates making selections by November 2024, and expects to execute awards by February 2025. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $100,000 and the estimated funding ceiling is $1 million. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period. Federal Financial Assistance Training The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance. Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www.cfo.gov/resources/federal-financial-assistance-training/. It consists of five modules covering each of the following topics: 1) laws, regulations, and guidance; 2) financial assistance mechanisms; 3) uniform guidance administrative requirements; 4) cost principles; and 5) risk management and single audit. FPAC agencies also apply Federal financial assistance regulations to certain non-assistance awards (e.g., non-assistance cooperative agreements).

This funding opportunity provides financial support for large-scale marine debris removal projects that enhance the resilience of coastal and marine environments, benefiting local communities and economies.

This program provides funding to U.S. colleges and universities to foster collaborative research partnerships with industry and government, focusing on innovative solutions to critical national challenges while developing a skilled workforce in science and engineering.

This grant provides funding to various government entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations in New Mexico to manage and control invasive plant species on public lands, protecting native ecosystems and promoting community engagement.

This grant provides funding to state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in the Southern U.S. to implement wildfire hazard mitigation projects that enhance community resilience and reduce fire risks.

This funding opportunity supports a variety of organizations in conducting research and restoration projects that improve fish and wildlife resources in the Great Lakes Basin.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various government entities, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect and restore California's aquatic resources and ecosystems, particularly benefiting underserved and indigenous communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that install and maintain technologies to intercept and remove marine debris, benefiting coastal habitats and marine resources.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve forest and woodland health, enhance wildfire resilience, and promote sustainable timber and biomass use across western states and Alaska, targeting local governments, tribes, nonprofits, and educational institutions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, Native American tribes, educational institutions, and non-profits in Idaho for projects that improve forest and woodland health, resilience, and sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve fish passage and reduce fish mortality related to irrigation diversions in Pacific Ocean drainage areas, targeting a variety of organizations including governments, nonprofits, and tribal entities.

The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute created the Community Partnership Program (CPP) to support the development of sustainable collaborations with Oregon communities to address community-identified cancer needs. Donor Name: OHSU Knight Cancer Institute State: Oregon County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/09/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The mission of the Community Partnership Program is to work hand in hand with Oregon communities as allies in the Knight Cancer Institute’s efforts to end cancer as they know it. Support Oregon communities in identifying and addressing their most pressing cancer-related needs. Enhance collaboration between Oregon communities and OHSU to address local cancer issues and cancer health disparities. Foster the skills and abilities of Oregon communities to ensure efforts to address local cancer issues are sustainable long-term. The Community Partnership Program highly encourages proposals that address cancer-related health disparities and increase equity for Oregon communities that have been historically disadvantaged and/or marginalized. Organizations that are led by and/or those that are committed to serving populations facing cancer health disparities are highly encouraged to apply. Grant Tiers  The OHSU Knight Cancer Institute provides awards across three tiers. Tier 1: Define Need Develop a local action plan through the identification of cancer priorities based on local capacity building, data collection and analysis. This could be achieved through one of the following: Conduct a community cancer needs assessment to define next steps for addressing a local cancer issue. Establish a committee or coalition to review existing data and collaboratively address a pressing local cancer issue. Tier 2: Develop and Pilot Develop/adapt and pilot a small program, project or activity to determine its feasibility and acceptability for addressing a priority cancer issue(s) or disparity in a specific community. This could be achieved through one of the following strategies: An evidence-based approach or intervention. A newly developed approach. Tier 3: Evaluate and Sustain Evaluate an approach with demonstrated feasibility/acceptability and establish strategies for sustainability. This could be achieved through implementation of one of the following: An evidence-based approach adapted for the target community. A previously piloted project, program, or activity in a specific community. Funding Information Tier 1: Define Need Up to $15,000 Tier 2: Develop and Pilot Up to $30,000 Tier 3: Evaluate and Sustain Up to $60,000. Grant Period 1 Year. Allowable Expenses Funds may be used for the following types of expenses provided they are directly attributable to the proposed project: Personnel: Costs include both salary and fringe benefits (see restriction below in unallowable expenses). Consultant fees. Equipment: Defined as any item that has a useful life of over one year. Materials and supplies. Travel costs (excluding travel for CPP required trainings, which will be provided). Clinical care costs. Indirect costs: Include facilities and administration and/or overhead. Not to exceed 10% of the total budget (without an approved justification). Eligibility Criteria  Individuals affiliated with community groups/organizations, schools, government bodies, health/medical clinics, health systems or businesses may apply. OHSU employees, students, divisions or departments are not eligible to apply. While the Community Partnership Program encourages collaboration between community organizations and experts in the field, funds are not intended to solely support the work of an individual who is not affiliated with a community organization. Individuals affiliated with an academic institution or university are required to partner with a local community-based organization to ensure funds are invested into the target community. This partnership should include collaboration on proposal development and, if funded, the community partner should contribute to or lead project implementation. The Community Partnership Program may limit the number of grants made to an organization in a single cycle or cumulatively. In addition, the Steering Committee may prioritize applications that propose a unique or innovative project, thereby reserving the right to deny the funding of proposals that duplicate or are similar in scope to other previously funded and/or proposed CPP projects. For more information, visit OHSU.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that remove barriers to fish migration, benefiting local communities and ecosystems, particularly in underserved areas.

The IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Wildlife Resource Management grant aims to fund projects by state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofits, and higher education institutions that focus on wildlife habitat restoration, connectivity, and climate resilience on public lands, with a total of $800,000 available for individual awards ranging from $25,000 to $500,000, and applications due by September 30, 2024.

The "IIJA/IRA Bureau of Land Management National Operations Center (NOC) Threatened and Endangered Species Program" grant offers funding between $25,000 and $500,000 to government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofits for projects aimed at conserving, recovering, and reducing threats to federally listed and BLM sensitive species on public lands, with a total of $800,000 available and a deadline of September 30, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote the conservation and restoration of native plants and ecosystems on public lands in Wyoming, particularly benefiting underrepresented communities and enhancing biodiversity.

This grant provides funding to various organizations and governments in New Mexico to support the conservation and restoration of native plant species and habitats, particularly for sensitive ecosystems and underrepresented communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and nonprofits in Colorado for projects that promote forest health and sustainability, addressing issues like wildfires, insect outbreaks, and habitat conservation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state and local governments, tribal entities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations to implement projects that improve the health and sustainability of public rangelands across multiple states.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations and educational institutions to implement projects that promote U.S.-Zambia cultural exchange and address key issues like mining, media transparency, and entrepreneurship.