Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) Restoration

Post Date

August 31st 2012

Application Due Date

September 18th 2012

Funding Opportunity Number

WRP-USDA-NRCS-GA-03

CFDA Number(s)

10.072

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Energy
Environment
Natural Resources

Number of Awards

2

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Non-Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
For-Profit Organizations (Except Small Businesses)
Small Businesses

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $500000

• Award Range:

  $100000 - $500000

Grant Description

The NRCS requests proposals for implementation of restoration activities on land enrolled in the Wetlands Reserve Program (WRP) from individuals and organizations that share a common interest in the conservation and restoration of wetland resources throughout Georgia. Services shall be provided throughout the State of Georgia. One (1) to two (2) grant agreements may be awarded as a result of this AFO. A single award may include multiple (1‐2) areas. Georgia NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of easement restoration will be no more than $500,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 3 years in duration.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  Sharon Gipson
  State Administrative Officer
  Phone 706-546-2272

• Agency Mailing Address:

  sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  Sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov

• Location:

  Georgia State Office

• More Information:

  http://www.ga.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/wrp.html