The NRCS is offering the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year 2020 to encourage innovative conservation strategies and technologies in Arkansas. With up to $300,000 available, eligible entities excluding federal agencies can apply for projects lasting 1-3 years. The maximum award for FY 2020 is $150,000. Applications must be submitted by June 30, 2020.
Opportunity ID: 326632
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-AR-CIG-NOF001009 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2020 – Arkansas |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2020 Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 30, 2020. Applications must be submitted as a pdf of the complete application via email to AR-Programs@usda.gov. Submissions must be received by the time and date due. Late submissions will not be reviewed or considered. The agency will rely on system generated date and time receipt documentation for submission made e-mail to determine whether applications meet the submission deadline. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 30, 2020 Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 30, 2020. Applications must be submitted as a pdf of the complete application via email to AR-Programs@usda.gov. Submissions must be received by the time and date due. Late submissions will not be reviewed or considered. The agency will rely on system generated date and time receipt documentation for submission made e-mail to determine whether applications meet the submission deadline. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 30, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All U.S.-based non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Arkansas. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application and may receive more than one award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG 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 Arkansas. A total of up to $300,000 is available for the Arkansas CIG competition in FY 2020. 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 2020 is $150,000 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lori Barker
Resource Conservationist Phone 870-523-8986, x3016 Email:lori.barker@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 326632 Full Announcement-USDA-NRCS-AR-CIG-NOF001009 -> USDA-NRCS-AR-CIG-NOF001009 Arkansas CIG APF 2020.pdf
Folder 326632 Other Supporting Documents-Support Documents -> Sample Cash Contribution.pdf
Folder 326632 Other Supporting Documents-Support Documents -> SF-424 and 424a Instructions.pdf
Folder 326632 Other Supporting Documents-Support Documents -> Sample Project Narrative.pdf
Folder 326632 Other Supporting Documents-Support Documents -> CIG FY20 Checklist.pdf
Folder 326632 Other Supporting Documents-Support Documents -> Sample In-Kind Contribution.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lori Barker Resource Conservationist Phone 870-523-8986, x3016 Email: lori.barker@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | 326632 | USDA-NRCS-AR-CIG-NOF001009 | PKG00261320 | Apr 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
326632 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
326632 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
326632 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
326632 SF424A-1.0.pdf
326632 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
326632 SF424B-1.1.pdf
326632 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
326632 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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