Collaborative Technical Assistance (cooperative agreement)
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
Assist NRCS in conservation activities including:
Increase conservation planning using the NRCS conservation planning process, assist with NRCS program conservation practice design, and increase conservation practice implementation.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- State
- Local
- Nonprofit Organization
- Federally Recognized Tribal Government
- Foreign For-Profit Organization
All non-foreign, non-Federal entities and individuals based in the United States for projects carried out in the United States. “Based in the United States” includes all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Entities working in voluntary conservation.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
For each NOFO, an approving official will make final decision on awards. Risk reviews will be conducted before an agreement is finalized.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance
Description
A Collaborative Technical Assistance listing will allow potential conservation partners to propose ways in which they can assist NRCS in planning and implementing voluntary conservation. This assistance can take the form of the proposing entity/partner working with NRCS to perform conservation planning (based on the NRCS conservation planning process) for agricultural producers that are interested in NRCS programs as well as implementing NRCS conservation practices.
Mission Categories
Primary: Agricultural Resource Conservation and Development
Other categories:
Production and Operation
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Collaborative Technical Assistance opportunities are to support NRCS in delivering voluntary conservation programs to private landowners. Collaborative Technical Assistance agreements should assist NRCS in conservation planning, conservation practice design, and conservation practice implementation.
Restrictions
Capital expenditures and other unallowable costs identified in 2 CFR 200. Funds can be either mandatory, discretionary or a mix.
Required Documentation
Notice of funding opportunities will be posted to grants.gov detailing required criteria and documentation.
Matching Requirements
Each NOFO under this Assistance Listing will identify any matching requirements if they exist for that NOFO
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements