Opportunity ID: 348007

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-UT-CIG-23-NOFO0001286
Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Utah
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: May 08, 2023
Last Updated Date: May 22, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Aug 07, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This opportunity is open to all domestic applicants.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

UPDATE: Webinar for UT CIG applicants was held and recorded. The webinar may be viewed from the following link: FY 2023 Conservation Innovation Grant Application Webinar – YouTube

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 Utah. A total of up to $200,000 is available for the Utah 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 $200,000.

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 July 8, 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 May 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Utah NRCS CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Utah State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

The agency anticipates making selections by August 11, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 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:

Marnie Wilson

Grants Management Specialist
Email:marnie.wilson@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Webinar for UT CIG applicants was held and recorded. The webinar may be viewed from the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-q7SCvVVH7A May 22, 2023
May 08, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-UT-CIG-23-NOFO0001286
Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Utah
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: May 08, 2023
Last Updated Date: May 22, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Aug 07, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This opportunity is open to all domestic applicants.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

UPDATE: Webinar for UT CIG applicants was held and recorded. The webinar may be viewed from the following link: FY 2023 Conservation Innovation Grant Application Webinar – YouTube

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 Utah. A total of up to $200,000 is available for the Utah 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 $200,000.

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 July 8, 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 May 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Utah NRCS CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Utah State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

The agency anticipates making selections by August 11, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 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:

Marnie Wilson

Grants Management Specialist
Email:marnie.wilson@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-UT-CIG-23-NOFO0001286
Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Utah
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: May 08, 2023
Last Updated Date: May 08, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 08, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Aug 07, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $200,000
Award Ceiling: $200,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility: This opportunity is open to all domestic applicants.

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 Utah. A total of up to $200,000 is available for the Utah 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 $200,000.

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 July 8, 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 May 18, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. Mountain Daylight Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Utah NRCS CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Utah State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

The agency anticipates making selections by August 11, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 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:

Marnie Wilson

Grants Management Specialist
Email:marnie.wilson@usda.gov

Folder 348007 Full Announcement-2023 CIG Utah -> NFO USDA-NRCS-UT-CIG-23-NOFO0001286_FINAL.pdf

Folder 348007 Other Supporting Documents-Current and Pending Support -> Current_and_Pending_Support_Table.pdf

Folder 348007 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Commitment Letter -> Sample Commitment Letter.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Marnie Wilson
Grants Management Specialist
Email: marnie.wilson@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.912 PKG00281568 May 08, 2023 Jul 08, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

348007 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

348007 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

348007 SF424A-1.0.pdf

348007 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

348007 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

348007 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

348007 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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