Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS NHQ OAN 23 NOFO0001227
The NRCS is seeking applications for six regional organic specialists and one organic research specialist to enhance their organic expertise and support conservation efforts for organic producers and those transitioning to organic farming in the U.S., Pacific Islands, and Caribbean. Specialists will work in designated regions connected to NRCS's Regional Technical Support Centers in Greensboro, NC; Fort Worth, TX; and Portland, OR. The organic research specialist position will be remote.
These roles focus on increasing awareness of USDA's conservation initiatives related to organic farming, developing technical materials for NRCS staff, and improving outreach to provide better conservation assistance. The research specialist will specifically work on creating and sharing guidance related to organic agriculture.
Applicants should be experienced in sustainable farming practices that contribute to soil health and resource conservation. The initiative aims to generate new technical information for conservationists and organic producers, with all deliverables managed by NRCS.
Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by June 11, 2023, with selections anticipated to be made by July 10, 2023. For technical support with Grants.gov, applicants can contact their support center. Specific inquiries related to the grant's content should be directed to the federal awarding agency, while questions about eligibility or proposal merits will not be addressed.Apply for USDA NRCS NHQ OAN 23 NOFO0001227
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources, other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Organic Assistance Specialists" 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 Apr 12, 2023.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 11, 2023. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 7 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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