The Cooperative Agriculture grant allows individuals or small businesses to engage in farming activities on National Wildlife Refuge System lands. The goal is to support wildlife conservation by producing food for wildlife, modifying habitats, or maintaining natural environments. Participants work closely with the Fish and Wildlife Service, sharing resources and responsibilities. This is not a financial grant, so no federal funds are given, but participants may benefit from using land, water, and equipment.
Who it's for: This opportunity is for individuals and small businesses interested in agriculture and conservation. Participants should be willing to collaborate with the Fish and Wildlife Service to support wildlife and habitat goals on refuge lands.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Seeking direct financial assistance
- Not willing to engage in cooperative agriculture
- Inability to meet conservation objectives
- Non-compliance with Refuge Revenue Sharing Act
- Lack of necessary agricultural expertise
What You May Need
- Proposal for agricultural activities
- Plan for habitat maintenance or modification
- Agreement to share resources and responsibilities
- Compliance with conservation objectives
- Understanding of cost-sharing arrangements
- Willingness to bid for agricultural use if required
Cautions
- No federal funds are provided
- Participants must comply with conservation goals
- Involves significant collaboration with the Fish and Wildlife Service
- Requires understanding of nonfinancial agreements
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Use of Funds
There are no direct funds provided. Instead, participants may use NWRS lands and resources for agricultural activities. In return, they contribute to conservation efforts and may share crop yields or provide labor and materials.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Mar 6, 2024
- Deadline
- Mar 7, 2029(1090 days)
- Last Updated
- Mar 6, 2024
Application Checklist
- Review the full grant announcement on the official source
- Confirm your organization's eligibility
- Check if registration on SAM.gov/Grants.gov is required
- Gather required documents (budgets, financials, etc.)
- Identify matching funds if cost-sharing is required
- Draft project narrative and work plan
- Get required internal approvals and signatures
- Submit application before the deadline