March 11, 2022
Natural Resources Conservation Service Funding Opportunity: 2022 Soil Science Collaborative Research Proposals
USDA-NRCS-NHQ-SOILS-22-NOFO0001124
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing the potential availability of funding for agreements for the purposes of:
• Promoting research collaboration between the NRCS Soil and Plant Science Division (SPSD) and university cooperators on significant national issues;
• Providing technology transfer and training for NRCS staff;
• Assisting in training of students in soil science and related fields.
Proposals must be for projects based in the United States and its territories and possessions and focus on the priorities described in Section A of this notice. Research proposals are sought. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2022 will be up to $1,500,000.00. Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education in the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) network (http://www.cesu.psu.edu/). Proposals are requested for competitive consideration of awards for projects 2-3 years in duration.
The agency anticipates making selections by June 1, 2022 and expects to execute awards by August 15, 2022. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 12, 2022. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts.
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2022 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
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| Archive Date: | May 12, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |