Opportunity ID: 332021
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-AR-CIG-21-NOFO0001059 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – ARKANSAS |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources |
| 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: | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2021 Applications must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2021 Applications must be received by 11:59pm Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 09, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $20,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses County governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All US-based non-Federal entities and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
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 Arkansas. A total of up to $300,000 is available for the Arkansas 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 $150,000.
Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on May 10, 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 15, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for March 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Arkansas CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the website to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to Lori Barker at lori.barker@usda.gov or 870-523-8986 ext. 3016. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sondra Watkins
Grants Managment Specialist Phone 2025725848 Email:sondra.watkins@usda.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Sondra Watkins Grants Managment Specialist Phone 2025725848 Email: sondra.watkins@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00265867 | Mar 10, 2021 | May 10, 2021 | View |
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