Opportunity ID: 331956

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-SC-CIG-21-NOFO0001084
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – South Carolina
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 05, 2021
Last Updated Date: May 05, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 01, 2021 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 1st, 2021.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 18, 2021 Due to a late press release this opportunity deadline date has been extended.

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 18th, 2021.

Archive Date: Jul 01, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Award Ceiling: $115,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
Individuals
Small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments
Independent school districts
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: –

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG funding 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 South Carolina. A total of up to $500,000.00 is available for the South Carolina CIG competition in FY 2021. 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 2021 is $115,000.00

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

 

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 1st, 2021. 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. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until April 22nd, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date.

The agency anticipates making selections by July 12th, 2021 and expects to execute awards by September 10th, 2021.

 

Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts

 

The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $50,000 and the estimated funding ceiling is $115,000. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period.

Federal Financial Assistance Training

 

The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance. Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www.cfo.gov/grants-training/. It consists of five modules covering each of the following topics: 1) laws, regulations, and guidance; 2) financial assistance mechanisms; 3) uniform guidance administrative requirements; 4) cost principles; and 5) risk management and single audit. FPAC agencies also apply Federal financial assistance regulations to certain non-assistance awards (e.g., non-assistance cooperative agreements).

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

Kaylie Alderman

Grants Management Specialist

kaylie.alderman@usda.gov
Email:kaylie.alderman@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Due to a late press release this opportunity deadline date has been extended.

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 18th, 2021.

May 05, 2021
Mar 05, 2021

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-SC-CIG-21-NOFO0001084
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – South Carolina
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 05, 2021
Last Updated Date: May 05, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 01, 2021 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 1st, 2021.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 18, 2021 Due to a late press release this opportunity deadline date has been extended.

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 18th, 2021.

Archive Date: Jul 01, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Award Ceiling: $115,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
Individuals
Small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Special district governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
State governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments
Independent school districts
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: –

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG funding 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 South Carolina. A total of up to $500,000.00 is available for the South Carolina CIG competition in FY 2021. 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 2021 is $115,000.00

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

 

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 1st, 2021. 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. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until April 22nd, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date.

The agency anticipates making selections by July 12th, 2021 and expects to execute awards by September 10th, 2021.

 

Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts

 

The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $50,000 and the estimated funding ceiling is $115,000. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period.

Federal Financial Assistance Training

 

The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance. Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www.cfo.gov/grants-training/. It consists of five modules covering each of the following topics: 1) laws, regulations, and guidance; 2) financial assistance mechanisms; 3) uniform guidance administrative requirements; 4) cost principles; and 5) risk management and single audit. FPAC agencies also apply Federal financial assistance regulations to certain non-assistance awards (e.g., non-assistance cooperative agreements).

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

Kaylie Alderman

Grants Management Specialist

kaylie.alderman@usda.gov
Email:kaylie.alderman@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-SC-CIG-21-NOFO0001084
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – South Carolina
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: –
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation: –
Expected Number of Awards: 4
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 05, 2021
Last Updated Date: Mar 05, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: –
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 01, 2021 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 1st, 2021.
Archive Date: Jul 01, 2021
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Award Ceiling: $115,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Independent school districts
Individuals
City or township governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
County governments
Small businesses
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Special district governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: –

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG funding 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 South Carolina. A total of up to $500,000.00 is available for the South Carolina CIG competition in FY 2021. 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 2021 is $115,000.00

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

 

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 1st, 2021. 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. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until April 22nd, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date.

The agency anticipates making selections by July 12th, 2021 and expects to execute awards by September 10th, 2021.

 

Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts

 

The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $50,000 and the estimated funding ceiling is $115,000. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period.

Federal Financial Assistance Training

 

The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance. Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www.cfo.gov/grants-training/. It consists of five modules covering each of the following topics: 1) laws, regulations, and guidance; 2) financial assistance mechanisms; 3) uniform guidance administrative requirements; 4) cost principles; and 5) risk management and single audit. FPAC agencies also apply Federal financial assistance regulations to certain non-assistance awards (e.g., non-assistance cooperative agreements).

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

Kaylie Alderman

Grants Management Specialist

kaylie.alderman@usda.gov
Email:kaylie.alderman@usda.gov

Folder 331956 Full Announcement-CIG-South Carolina FY 2021 -> USDA-NRCS-SC-CIG-21-NOFO0001084 Deadline Date Modification.pdf

Folder 331956 Other Supporting Documents-Supporting Documents -> General Terms and Conditions.pdf

Folder 331956 Other Supporting Documents-Supporting Documents -> De Minimis Indirect Cost Rate_blank.pdf

Folder 331956 Other Supporting Documents-Supporting Documents -> SF-424A_Instructions.pdf

Folder 331956 Other Supporting Documents-Supporting Documents -> SF-424_Instructions.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Kaylie Alderman
Grants Management Specialist
kaylie.alderman@usda.gov
Email: kaylie.alderman@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.912 PKG00265794 Mar 05, 2021 Jun 18, 2021 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

331956 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf

331956 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf

331956 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

331956 SF424A-1.0.pdf

331956 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

331956 SF424B-1.1.pdf

331956 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

331956 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

331956 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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