Opportunity ID: 326610

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-IA-CIG-20-NOFO0001007
Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2020 – Iowa
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Natural Resources
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 10
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 27, 2020
Last Updated Date: Apr 27, 2020
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 26, 2020 Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 26, 2020.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 26, 2020 Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 26, 2020.
Archive Date: Jul 26, 2020
Estimated Total Program Funding: $350,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: All U.S.-based non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department Of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)

Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2020 – Iowa

Initial Announcement

Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-IA-CIG-20-NOFO0001007

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program

NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Iowa. A total of up to $350,000.00 is available for the Iowa (State) CIG competition in FY 2020. All non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2020 is $100,000.00.

APPLICATIONS DUE DATE: Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 26, 2020.

SUBMISSIONS: Applications must be submitted electronically through grants.gov. In addition, a PDF of the complete application must be emailed to Judy.Martinson@usda.gov with a cc to Carolyn.Christian@usda.gov. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Applicants are encouraged to visit the Iowa State CIG website at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ia/programs/financial/cig/ to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to Judy.Martinson@usda.gov or by calling 515-323-2229.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Judy Martinson

Phone: 515-323-2229

USDA-NRCS

210 Walnut Street

Room 693

Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Email:Judy.Martinson@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 326610 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Full Announcement_USDA-NRCS-IA-CIG-20-NOFO0001007.pdf

Folder 326610 Other Supporting Documents-Other -> Sample Pledge Agreement Cash.pdf

Folder 326610 Other Supporting Documents-Other -> Sample Pledge Agreement In-kind.pdf

Folder 326610 Other Supporting Documents-Other -> Sample Project Narrative A.pdf

Folder 326610 Other Supporting Documents-Other -> SF424 & SF424A – Instructions_CIG.pdf

Folder 326610 Other Supporting Documents-Other -> Checklist_CIG FY20.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Judy Martinson
Phone: 515-323-2229
USDA-NRCS
210 Walnut Street
Room 693
Des Moines, Iowa 50309
Email: Judy.Martinson@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.912 PKG00261266 Apr 27, 2020 Jun 26, 2020 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

326610 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

326610 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf

326610 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

326610 SF424A-1.0.pdf

326610 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

326610 SF424B-1.1.pdf

326610 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

326610 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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