Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MN MULTI 23 NOFO0001223
The Minnesota Fiscal Year (FY) 23 Grant Agreement Notice of Funding Opportunity is a competitive USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) grant program aimed at supporting conservation-driven, Tribal-led projects in Minnesota. The announcement is issued as a pre-appropriation notice, meaning final funding levels could change depending on federal budget actions such as continuing resolutions or a final appropriations act. The overall purpose is to leverage NRCS resources to address local natural resource concerns, strengthen collaboration, and build Tribal and community-level conservation leadership through projects lasting up to three years.
Only Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are eligible to apply. NRCS is seeking proposals that align with one of two major initiative areas. The first initiative, Tribal Food Sovereignty and Food Production Grants, supports efforts that help Tribal nations produce traditional and culturally important foods on their own lands for community well-being and long-term self-determination. Projects under this track are expected to advance conservation-based production of food, fiber, wildlife, and forestry products in ways that support American Indian culture and sovereignty. This can also include building or strengthening markets for sustainably produced and processed foods, as well as expanding conservation education, traditional food production training, stewardship practices, and broader natural resource management knowledge within Tribal communities.
The second initiative focuses on reaching historically underserved clients by improving outreach and access to NRCS technical and financial assistance. Under this track, applicants are encouraged to identify cultural and programmatic barriers that prevent underserved producers or land managers from using NRCS programs, then develop practical strategies to reduce those barriers. Activities may include community outreach and education about NRCS programs and technical materials, direct assistance that helps underserved clients navigate and successfully obtain NRCS support, and planning assistance that builds readiness for conservation implementation.
NRCS anticipates a total of about $1,000,000 available for FY 2023 under this opportunity, with an award ceiling of $250,000 and an estimated 10 awards. Applications are reviewed for completeness and compliance first; proposals that are incomplete or do not follow the notice requirements are removed from consideration, and the applicant is informed of the elimination. Because applications must be submitted through Grants.gov, applicants are expected to have the necessary Grants.gov registrations and setup completed in advance, especially if they are new to the system.
Key dates are clearly laid out. Applications were due through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on February 21, 2023. Questions about the content of the funding notice itself (for example, clarifying a requirement or resolving a discrepancy) could be submitted until January 20, 2023, but the agency would not respond to questions about whether a specific applicant is eligible or whether a particular project idea is strong. NRCS expected to make selections by March 21, 2023 and to execute awards by June 1, 2023, with the reminder that these timing estimates could shift. For technical issues with Grants.gov, applicants were directed to Grants.gov Applicant Support rather than NRCS staff, since awarding agency personnel cannot troubleshoot Grants.gov account problems.
In short, this NFO is designed to fund Minnesota-based, Tribal government-led projects that blend conservation with community goals, either by strengthening Tribal food sovereignty through sustainable production, education, and market development, or by expanding equitable access to NRCS conservation services for historically underserved communities through targeted outreach and hands-on assistance.Apply for USDA NRCS MN MULTI 23 NOFO0001223
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Minnesota Fiscal Year (FY) 23 Grant Agreement Notice of Funding Opportunity" 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 Dec 08, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 21, 2023 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 $250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 10 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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