Opportunity ID: 338790

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-IA-CIG-22-NOFO0001153
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants State Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
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 18, 2022
Last Updated Date: Mar 18, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 17, 2022 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 17, 2022 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jun 16, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding: $350,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
Award Floor: $25,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
City or township governments
Private 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 Iowa. A total of up to $350,000 is available for the Iowa CIG competition in FY 2022. 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 2022 is $100,000.

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. 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 Tuesday, May 17, 2022. 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. 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.

The agency anticipates making selections by May 31, 2022 and expects to execute awards by September 16, 2022. 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
Email:karla.cisneros@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 338790 Full Announcement-CIG – Iowa FY 2022 -> USDA-NRCS-IA-CIG-22-NOFO0001153_Full Package _03-15-22.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Karla Cisneros
Grants Management Specialist
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 PKG00272661 Mar 18, 2022 May 17, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

338790 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

338790 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf

338790 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

338790 SF424A-1.0.pdf

338790 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

338790 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

338790 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

338790 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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