Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS CTA SC 18 04
This grant opportunity, titled "Provide Educational Outreach to enhance Longleaf Pine Restoration in South Carolina" (Funding Opportunity Number: USDA NRCS CTA SC 18 04), is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It is offered under the Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) Program authority, as described in 16 U.S.C. Sections 590a-590f and 590q, and implemented through 7 CFR Part 610. The associated CFDA number is 10.902. The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, meaning the selected recipient would typically work in close coordination with NRCS to carry out the project.
The purpose of the opportunity is educational rather than construction- or implementation-focused: it aims to expand education and outreach efforts that support restoration and management of longleaf pine ecosystems in South Carolina. The core idea is to use targeted workshops and training events to help private landowners and agricultural producers better understand and adopt conservation practices that NRCS promotes, particularly those tied to longleaf pine restoration and long-term ecosystem health. A central emphasis is on prescribed fire as a tool for restoration and maintenance of longleaf pine habitat, alongside other conservation actions that improve ecological condition and resilience.
In practical terms, the project is expected to deliver training and educational workshops that explain the benefits of prescribed burning, the ecological and land-management value of restoring longleaf pine systems, and the specific NRCS conservation practices and financial incentives that can help landowners and producers implement this work. The outreach component is meant to translate technical program options into clear, usable information so that land managers understand what support exists, what practices are recommended, and how participation works.
The intended outcome is to strengthen and increase voluntary participation by private landowners and producers in USDA programs administered by NRCS. By improving awareness, confidence, and practical knowledge, the effort is designed to encourage more landowners to pursue conservation planning and practice adoption, ultimately supporting broader longleaf pine restoration goals across the state through voluntary, incentive-based engagement.
Eligibility is broad across public and educational entities, including state, county, and city/township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The announcement anticipated a single award, with an award ceiling of $100,000. The opportunity was created on May 7, 2018, with an original closing date of July 2, 2018, and falls under activity areas that include agriculture, education, environment, and natural resources.Apply for USDA NRCS CTA SC 18 04
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, education, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Provide Educational Outreach to enhance Longleaf Pine Restoration in South Carolina" 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 07, 2018.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 02, 2018. (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), Private institutions of higher education.
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What is the title of this grant opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Provide Educational Outreach to enhance Longleaf Pine Restoration in South Carolina."
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS CTA SC 18 04.
Which federal agency is offering this grant?
This is a discretionary funding announcement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).
What program authority is this opportunity offered under?
The announcement is offered under the Conservation Technical Assistance (CTA) Program authority, described in 16 U.S.C. Sections 590a-590f and 590q, and implemented through 7 CFR Part 610.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The associated CFDA number is 10.902.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument is a cooperative agreement, which typically means the selected recipient would work in close coordination with NRCS to carry out the project.
What is the main purpose of this grant?
The purpose is educational outreach: expanding education and outreach efforts that support restoration and management of longleaf pine ecosystems in South Carolina. The focus is on workshops and training that help private landowners and agricultural producers understand and adopt NRCS-supported conservation practices tied to longleaf pine restoration and long-term ecosystem health.
Is this grant intended to fund construction or on-the-ground implementation work?
Based on the announcement description, the opportunity is educational rather than construction- or implementation-focused. It is aimed at training, workshops, and outreach activities that explain practices and available NRCS support.
What topics are expected to be covered in the outreach and training?
The project is expected to deliver workshops and training events that cover prescribed burning (prescribed fire) as a tool for restoring and maintaining longleaf pine habitat, the ecological and land-management value of restoring longleaf pine systems, and NRCS conservation practices and financial incentives that can help landowners and producers carry out this work.
Why is prescribed fire emphasized in this opportunity?
The announcement places a central emphasis on prescribed fire as a tool for restoration and maintenance of longleaf pine habitat, alongside other conservation actions that improve ecological condition and resilience.
Who is the outreach ultimately meant to serve?
The outreach is designed to help private landowners and agricultural producers in South Carolina better understand and adopt NRCS-promoted conservation practices related to longleaf pine restoration.
What is the intended outcome of funding this project?
The intended outcome is to strengthen and increase voluntary participation by private landowners and producers in USDA programs administered by NRCS. By improving awareness, confidence, and practical knowledge, the effort is meant to encourage more landowners to pursue conservation planning and adopt recommended practices that support longleaf pine restoration goals across South Carolina.
How does this project connect landowners to NRCS support?
The outreach component is intended to translate technical program options into clear, usable information so land managers understand what support exists, what practices are recommended, and how participation works, including NRCS conservation practices and financial incentives.
What kinds of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and includes: state governments; county governments; city or township governments; special district governments; public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; and federally recognized Native American tribal governments.
Are institutions of higher education eligible?
Yes. Both public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible applicants.
Are tribal governments eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized Native American tribal governments are listed as eligible applicants.
How many awards were expected under this announcement?
The announcement anticipated a single award.
What is the maximum funding amount available?
The award ceiling is $100,000.
When was this funding opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on May 7, 2018.
What was the original closing date for applications?
The original closing date was July 2, 2018.
What geographic area is the project focused on?
The effort is focused on longleaf pine restoration and outreach in South Carolina.
What activity areas does this grant fall under?
The opportunity falls under activity areas that include agriculture, education, environment, and natural resources.
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