Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service)

Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program (USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The NRCS-ACES Program offers Americans 55 and older temporary paid assignments to provide technical services in support of the conservation-related programs of the U. S.

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gov Maintenance Calendar USDA-NRCS-NHQ-ACES-24-NOFO0001365 Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:USDA-NRCS-NHQ-ACES-24-NOFO0001365 Funding Opportunity Title:Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Agriculture Expected Number of Awards:5 Assistance Listings:10.

904 -- Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention 10. 912 -- Environmental Quality Incentives Program 10. 916 -- Watershed Rehabilitation Program 10.

921 -- Conservation Security Program 10. 923 -- Emergency Watershed Protection Program 10. 924 -- Conservation Stewardship Program 10.

931 -- Agricultural Conservation Easement Program 10.

932 -- Regional Conservation Partnership Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:Dec 19, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jan 13, 2025 Current Closing Date for Applications:Feb 13, 2025 Archive Date:Mar 14, 2025 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 20,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:Section 1252, Subtitle F of Title XII of the Food Security Act of 1985, as amended by Title II of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008, Subtitle H, Section 2710, and revised by Title II of the Agricultural Act of 2014, Subtitle F, Section 2504, carried out in accordance with the Community Service Senior Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C.

3056 et seq.) ## Additional Information Agency Name:Natural Resources Conservation Service Description:This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) is being released prior to appropriation and/or apportionment of funds for fiscal year 2025. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program.

Resulting awards will be governed by revisions to Title 2 of the CFR (2024 Revisions), including 2 CFR part 200, published on April 22, 2024, which become effective October 01, 2024. Link for more information: https://www. federalregister.

gov/documents/2023/10/05/2023-21078/guidance-for-grants-and-agreements The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is directing resources towards the delivery of providing technical services in support of the conservation-related programs and authorities carried out by the Secretary.

Such technical services may include conservation planning assistance, technical consultation, and assistance with design and implementation of conservation practices.

These technical services are provided through the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program, established for the purpose of utilizing the talents of individuals who are age 55 or older, but who are not employees of the Department of Agriculture or a State agriculture department, to provide technical services in support of the conservation related programs and authorities carried out by the Secretary.

NRCS is announcing the opportunity for nonprofit private agencies and organizations eligible to receive grants under the Community Service Senior Opportunities Act (42 U.S.C. 3056 et seq.) to secure participants for the ACES Program who will provide technical services under the program.

There is no funding available under this announcement, but approved applicants will be awarded national agreements making them eligible to enter into individual agreements that provide funding for services.

The area covered by the services include all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). NRCS has existing agreements in place that expire August 30, 2025. New awards will be made August 31, 2025, for a five-year period.

There is no minimum or maximum award amount guaranteed. It is estimated NRCS will make up to five awards to provide these services. Under the terms of the agreement NRCS provides funds, office space, position description, work assignments and oversight for the ACES positions; the awardee handles advertising, recruiting, hiring and payroll for each position.

Available positions span a variety of skill sets and educational levels. In addition to wages, NRCS funds cover fringe benefits, federal payroll tax, unemployment compensation, and pay increases. ACES enrollees are neither federal employees nor state agriculture department employees, and their wages do not impact retirement annuities.

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants. gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on February 13, 2025. 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. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.).

Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. The agency anticipates making selections by April 1, 2025, and expects to execute awards by May 15, 2025. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

Link to Additional Information:[](https://www. grants. gov/search-results-detail/356599) Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: If you have any questions related to preparing application content.

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