Opportunity ID: 342597

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212
Funding Opportunity Title: USDA-NRCS On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 8
Posted Date: Jul 20, 2022
Last Updated Date: Aug 04, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 22, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 22, 2022
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $25,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Small businesses
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: For-profit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if their primary business is related to agriculture. Nonprofit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if they have experience working with agricultural producers.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. For 2022, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; climate smart agricultural solutions; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trial. Up to $25 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2022. NRCS anticipates that at least $10 million of On-Farm Trials funding in 2022 will be awarded to entities applying for the SHD component. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration.

 

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on September 22, 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.

 

For inquiries about the NFO requirements, contact the Federal awarding agency (Section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to clarifying specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

A webinar for On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for August 10, 2022 at 3pm Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link and phone number:

 

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only)

+1 202-650-0123  

Phone Conference ID: 727 879 308#

 

The agency anticipates making selections by December 2022 and expects to execute awards by April 1, 2023. These dates are projected and are subject to change.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

nrcscig@usda.gov
Email:nrcscig@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Correct the number of actual awards to 15 (100 is the number of expected applicants). Aug 04, 2022
add nrcscig@usda.gov to Grantor Contact Jul 20, 2022
To include the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Trails (OFT) direct email inbox. This email box will flow directly to the associated CIG program managers, replacing the Grants Management Specialist as direct contact. Jul 20, 2022
Jul 20, 2022

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212
Funding Opportunity Title: USDA-NRCS On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 8
Posted Date: Jul 20, 2022
Last Updated Date: Aug 04, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications: Sep 22, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 22, 2022
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $25,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Small businesses
State governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
County governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: For-profit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if their primary business is related to agriculture. Nonprofit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if they have experience working with agricultural producers.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. For 2022, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; climate smart agricultural solutions; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trial. Up to $25 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2022. NRCS anticipates that at least $10 million of On-Farm Trials funding in 2022 will be awarded to entities applying for the SHD component. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration.

 

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on September 22, 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.

 

For inquiries about the NFO requirements, contact the Federal awarding agency (Section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to clarifying specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

A webinar for On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for August 10, 2022 at 3pm Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link and phone number:

 

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only)

+1 202-650-0123  

Phone Conference ID: 727 879 308#

 

The agency anticipates making selections by December 2022 and expects to execute awards by April 1, 2023. These dates are projected and are subject to change.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

nrcscig@usda.gov
Email:nrcscig@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212
Funding Opportunity Title: USDA-NRCS On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 100
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Jul 20, 2022
Last Updated Date: Jul 26, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 22, 2022
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $25,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City or township governments
Special district governments
Small businesses
County governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: For-profit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if their primary business is related to agriculture. Nonprofit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if they have experience working with agricultural producers.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. For 2022, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; climate smart agricultural solutions; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trial. Up to $25 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2022. NRCS anticipates that at least $10 million of On-Farm Trials funding in 2022 will be awarded to entities applying for the SHD component. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration.

 

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on September 22, 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.

 

For inquiries about the NFO requirements, contact the Federal awarding agency (Section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to clarifying specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

A webinar for On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for August 10, 2022 at 3pm Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link and phone number:

 

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only)

+1 202-650-0123  

Phone Conference ID: 727 879 308#

 

The agency anticipates making selections by December 2022 and expects to execute awards by April 1, 2023. These dates are projected and are subject to change.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

nrcscig@usda.gov
Email:nrcscig@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212
Funding Opportunity Title: USDA-NRCS On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 100
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Jul 20, 2022
Last Updated Date: Jul 26, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 22, 2022
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $25,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City or township governments
Special district governments
Small businesses
County governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: For-profit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if their primary business is related to agriculture. Nonprofit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if they have experience working with agricultural producers.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. For 2022, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; climate smart agricultural solutions; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trial. Up to $25 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2022. NRCS anticipates that at least $10 million of On-Farm Trials funding in 2022 will be awarded to entities applying for the SHD component. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration.

 

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on September 22, 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.

 

For inquiries about the NFO requirements, contact the Federal awarding agency (Section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to clarifying specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

A webinar for On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for August 10, 2022 at 3pm Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link and phone number:

 

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only)

+1 202-650-0123  

Phone Conference ID: 727 879 308#

 

The agency anticipates making selections by December 2022 and expects to execute awards by April 1, 2023. These dates are projected and are subject to change.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Trails (OFT)
Email:nrcscig@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212
Funding Opportunity Title: USDA-NRCS On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 100
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 5
Posted Date: Jul 20, 2022
Last Updated Date: Jul 25, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 22, 2022
Archive Date:
Estimated Total Program Funding: $25,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: State governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City or township governments
Special district governments
Small businesses
County governments
Additional Information on Eligibility: For-profit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if their primary business is related to agriculture. Nonprofit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if they have experience working with agricultural producers.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. For 2022, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; climate smart agricultural solutions; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trial. Up to $25 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2022. NRCS anticipates that at least $10 million of On-Farm Trials funding in 2022 will be awarded to entities applying for the SHD component. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration.

 

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on September 22, 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.

 

For inquiries about the NFO requirements, contact the Federal awarding agency (Section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to clarifying specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed.

A webinar for On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for August 10, 2022 at 3pm Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link and phone number:

 

Join on your computer or mobile app

Click here to join the meeting

Or call in (audio only)

+1 202-650-0123  

Phone Conference ID: 727 879 308#

 

The agency anticipates making selections by December 2022 and expects to execute awards by April 1, 2023. These dates are projected and are subject to change.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Ann E Mulvaney

Grants Management Specialist
Email:ann.mulvaney@usda.gov

Folder 342597 Full Announcement-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212 -> Appendix D_Sample Budget Table and Narrative.pdf

Folder 342597 Full Announcement-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212 -> Appendix G_Sample In-kind Contribution Commitment Letter.pdf

Folder 342597 Full Announcement-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212 -> Appendix C_BUDGET NARRATIVE GUIDANCE for OFT.pdf

Folder 342597 Full Announcement-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212 -> SF-424A_02-28-22 template.pdf

Folder 342597 Full Announcement-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212 -> APPENDIX A-APPENDIX B for NFOs_2022.02.14.pdf

Folder 342597 Full Announcement-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212 -> Appendix E_Budget_Table_Template.pdf

Folder 342597 Full Announcement-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212 -> Appendix H_Sample Cash Contribution Commitment Letter.pdf

Folder 342597 Full Announcement-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212 -> Appendix F_Applicant Checklist.pdf

Folder 342597 Full Announcement-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212 -> USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212 – AUG 17.pdf

Folder 342597 Full Announcement-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212 -> SF424_Application-Fed-Assist.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: nrcscig@usda.gov
Email: nrcscig@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.912 PKG00276159 Jul 25, 2022 Sep 22, 2022 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

342597 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

342597 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf

342597 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

342597 SF424A-1.0.pdf

342597 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

342597 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

342597 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

342597 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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