Grant Description

Farm Bill Assistance grants allow SWCDs to hire staff to accelerate implementation of the Farm Bill as well as other state and federal conservation projects that involve grasslands and wetlands. A yearly request for proposals will solicit all 90 SWCDs’ interest in hiring field staff to concentrate on direct marketing and enrollment assistance.  The Farm Bill Assistance Committee reviews, scores and ranks these requests based upon identified workload, goals, past performance and available funding.

Reporting Overview

Grant recipients are required to report on grant outcomes, activities, and accomplishments in eLINK according to the requirements outlined in the grant agreement and policies within BWSR’s Grants Administration Manual. Farm Bill Assistance grants are paid on a reimbursement basis. An expense, hours, and accomplishment reporting form is sent to grantees quarterly to the FBA program staff person at each SWCD. Completed reports are returned to BWSR for program tracking and payment processing.

Reporting in eLINK is required. However, the grant agreement is distributed through eLINK, and an executed grant agreement—distributed through eLINK—is required for BWSR to disburse funds.

eLINK Reporting Requirements

Attributes

 Details

Program Policy

 Farm Bill & CREP Outreach Program Policy

Administered by:

 BWSR

Application completed in eLINK?

 No

Proposed Indicators in Application:

 No

Grant Agreement distributed through eLINK:

 Yes

Exempt from eLINK reporting:

 No

Additional Report Attachment:

 Yes

Non-eLINK reporting required:

 Yes

Workplan:

 No

Match Requirement:

 No match required

Activity Details (Practices & Indicators):

 No

Mapping:

 No

Rates & Hours:

 No

Expenses:

 Yes

Actual Results:

 Yes

Payment Schedule:

 REIMBURSEMENT