OpportunityTitle: Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Forest Inventory Analysis Pilot Grant
Description: Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Forest Inventory Analysis Pilot (CRP Forest Inventory Analysis Pilot) is a competitive grant opportunity with funding authorized under Section 743 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (P.L. 115-141), and is a one-time only grant for non-profit organizations (NGOs) (each referred to as an &#8220;applicant&#8221;). A Notice of Funds Availability (NOFA) was published in the Federal Register, on July 19, 2018 (83 FR 34098-34100), announcing that up to an aggregate of $1 million is available for this one-time grant opportunities in fiscal year (FY) 2018 among all successful applicants. The primary objective of the CRP Forest Inventory Analysis Pilot is to increase the availability of data and information on CRP bottomland hardwoods acreage, by conducting a forest inventory analysis and forest management and economic outcomes modeling, for certain currently enrolled CRP land. The data and information will be a resource for CRP bottomland hardwood practices, including CP03, CP03A, CP11, CP22, CP31, and CP40. Applicants must use advanced, cost-effective technology. These activities may not be duplicative of existing programs or program activities. The opportunity number for this grant is USDA&#8211;FSA-CRPFIA- 2018, and the Listing Assistance Reference or Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number is 10.122.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: USDA
GrantorContactText: Kelly Novak &lt;br/&gt;Manager &lt;br/&gt;Phone 202.720.4053
CloseDateExplanation: The date is being extended to August 25, 2018 to reflect delays in posting the synopsis and application package under assistance listing reference or CFDA number 10.122.  The forecast was posted under the associated CRP 10.069.