Opportunity ID: 346638
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MO-CIG-23-NOFO0001252 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Missouri |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 07, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 07, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $300,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary
NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the state of Missouri. A total of up to $500,000 is available for the Missouri CIG competition in FY 2023. 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 2023 is $300,000.00.
For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly.
Key Dates
Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 7, 2023. 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. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for April 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Missouri NRCS web site at: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/nrcs/missouri. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Brad McCord or Amanda Zapien at 573-876-0901 or brad.mccord@usda.gov, or Amanda.zapien@usda.gov The agency anticipates making selections by June 25, 2023, and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Karla Cisneros
Grants Management Specialist Phone 816-926-6419 Email:karla.cisneros@usda.gov |
Version History
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| Agency Contact Information: | Karla Cisneros Grants Management Specialist Phone 816-926-6419 Email: karla.cisneros@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00280357 | Mar 07, 2023 | Jun 07, 2023 | View |
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