Opportunity ID: 332219
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-RI-CIG-21-NOFO0001075 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – Rhode Island |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $160,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Small businesses Special district governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All U.S.-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 Rhode Island. A total of up to $160,000 is available for the Rhode Island 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 $150,000.00.
For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 18, 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 16, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Rhode Island State CIG at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ri/programs/financial/cig/ website to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to mail to: joseph.bachand@usda.gov or 401-822-8818. The agency anticipates making selections by July 10, 2021 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2021. |
| 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 | PKG00266039 | Mar 19, 2021 | May 18, 2021 | View |
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