Carson National Forest

Secure Rural Schools Northern New Mexico RAC

Background:

On October 3, 2008 the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000 (SRS Act) was amended and reauthorized in P.L. 110-343. This law ensures that for the next four years (2008 –2011), counties across the country can continue to count on stable and transition payments that provide funding for schools and roads, make additional investments in projects that enhance forest ecosystems, and improve cooperative relationships. With notable exceptions, the SRS Act, as amended, is similar to the original Secure Rural Schools program. The structure and significant elements of Title I have been amended but Titles II and III remain intact with few changes.

For general information about the Secure Rural Schools Program please visit: www.fs.fed.us/srs.

• Program Overview

• The Act

• Reauthorization for Fiscal Years 2008--2011

• Title II, 2008

Forest and Watershed Restoration Projects sought.

The Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee (NNMRAC) is seeking proposal for funding project under Title II of the Secure Rural Schools Act. Use the following links for submitting proposals. The deadline for submission of proposals is August 15, 2011.

Secure Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee Meeting to be held at Cibola National Forest Conference Room on September 21and 22, 2011.

Cibola National Forest, 2113 Osuna Road N.E., Albuquerque, New Mexico.

All documents with the exeptions of SF 424 and SF 424a with instructions should have the following in the footer. "NNMRAC version: July 8, 2011" any other forms should not be submitted.

• Title II RFP Letter from DFO
• NNM RAC Final Submission Form
• NNM RAC Budget Format.
• NNM RAC Budget Instructions
• SF 424
• SF 424a with instructions
• Title II Funding by County.
• Title II Funds available for September 2011.
• NNM RAC Draft Letter to Tribes
• 2011 Tribal List by Forest
• 2011 Tribes and Pueblos addresses

Who can apply?

Willing Federal agencies, State and local governments, private and nonprofit entities, and landowners are eligible to apply for funding for projects consistent with the purposes of Title II of the 2008-2011 Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.

Secretary of Agriculture appoints NNMRAC

The following links refer to the Northern New Mexico Resource Advisory Committee (NNMRAC) which was appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture in April. Please visit these sites for the Decision Memorandum from the Secretary which includes the membership of the NNMRAC, map and Title II funding allocations for fiscal years 2008, 2009 and 2010 by county and National Forest.

• Northern New Mexico DM
• Map of New Mexico (RAC)
• Title II Funding by County.