Opportunity ID: 346293
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-PR-CIG-23-NOFO0001262 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Caribbean Area |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| 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: | Apr 23, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 23, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | May 23, 2023 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
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 Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands). A total of up to $500,000 is available for the Caribbean Area 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 $100,000. 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 April 23, 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 February 28, 2023 at 9 a.m. Atlantic Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Caribbean Area CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Caribbean Area CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by May 19, 2023 and expects to execute awards by June 16, 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:
Alberto Aviles
Grants Management Specialist Email:alberto.aviles@usda.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Alberto Aviles Grants Management Specialist Email: alberto.aviles@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00280037 | Feb 22, 2023 | Apr 23, 2023 | View |
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