Opportunity ID: 346295

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-ID-CIG-23-NOFO0001268
Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Idaho
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Feb 22, 2023
Last Updated Date: Feb 22, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 05, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 05, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 04, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $300,000
Award Ceiling: $75,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
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 Idaho. A total of up to $300,000.00 is available for the Idaho 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 $75,000.00.

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 May 5, 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 will be scheduled for April 2023. Information on the date and time and how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Idaho State CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Idaho State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

The agency anticipates making selections by June 2, 2023, and expects to execute awards by September 30, 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:

Brett McMillan

Grants Management Specialist
Email:brett.mcmillan@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Removed Grants Management Specialist’s phone number. Feb 22, 2023
Feb 22, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-ID-CIG-23-NOFO0001268
Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Idaho
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Feb 22, 2023
Last Updated Date: Feb 22, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 05, 2023
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 05, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 04, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $300,000
Award Ceiling: $75,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
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 Idaho. A total of up to $300,000.00 is available for the Idaho 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 $75,000.00.

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 May 5, 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 will be scheduled for April 2023. Information on the date and time and how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Idaho State CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Idaho State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

The agency anticipates making selections by June 2, 2023, and expects to execute awards by September 30, 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:

Brett McMillan

Grants Management Specialist
Email:brett.mcmillan@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-ID-CIG-23-NOFO0001268
Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Idaho
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Feb 22, 2023
Last Updated Date: Feb 22, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 05, 2023
Archive Date: Jun 04, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $300,000
Award Ceiling: $75,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
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 Idaho. A total of up to $300,000.00 is available for the Idaho 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 $75,000.00.

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 May 5, 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 will be scheduled for April 2023. Information on the date and time and how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Idaho State CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Idaho State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

The agency anticipates making selections by June 2, 2023, and expects to execute awards by September 30, 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:

Brett McMillan

Grants Management Specialist

503-414-3295
Email:brett.mcmillan@usda.gov

Folder 346295 Full Announcement-CIG – Idaho – FY 2023 -> USDA-NRCS-ID-CIG-23-NOFO0001268.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Brett McMillan
Grants Management Specialist
Email: brett.mcmillan@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.912 PKG00280045 Feb 22, 2023 May 05, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

346295 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

346295 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346295 SF424A-1.0.pdf

346295 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346295 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

346295 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346295 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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