Opportunity ID: 349853

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-23-NOFO0001312
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2023
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Aug 12, 2023
Last Updated Date: Oct 20, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 30, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 03, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Due to Grants.gov system maintenance rescheduled to October 28-31, 2023, during which time Grants.gov will be unavailable, the funding opportunity close date is being extended to November 3, 2023. There will be no further extension of the deadline.

Archive Date: Dec 03, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Small businesses
City or township governments
State governments
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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 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 2023, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; feed management and enteric methane reduction; grazing lands; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trials. Up to $50 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2023. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration.

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section IV for information about steps required before submitting your application through Grants.gov.

Key Dates

Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on November 3, 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) requirements, contact the Federal awarding agency (Section VII of this NFO). Please limit questions to 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 On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for September 13, 2023 at 3 p.m. 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: 565 622 505#

The agency anticipates making selections by January 15, 2024 and expects to execute awards by May 31, 2024. 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:

For questions regarding this opportunity, please email the following individual, providing the opportunity number in the subject line:

Name: CIG Staff

Email: nrcscig@usda.gov

Send a copy to: FPAC.BC.GAD@USDA.GOV
Email:nrcscig@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Due to Grants.gov system maintenance rescheduled to October 28-31, 2023, during which time Grants.gov will be unavailable, the funding opportunity close date is being extended to November 3, 2023. There will be no further extension of the deadline. Oct 20, 2023
correcting Grantor Contact E-Mail Address (hyperlink text "If you have any questions related to preparing application content.") Aug 12, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-23-NOFO0001312
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2023
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 7
Posted Date: Aug 12, 2023
Last Updated Date: Oct 20, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Oct 30, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 03, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.

Due to Grants.gov system maintenance rescheduled to October 28-31, 2023, during which time Grants.gov will be unavailable, the funding opportunity close date is being extended to November 3, 2023. There will be no further extension of the deadline.

Archive Date: Dec 03, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Small businesses
City or township governments
State governments
Special district governments
Private institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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 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 2023, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; feed management and enteric methane reduction; grazing lands; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trials. Up to $50 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2023. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration.

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section IV for information about steps required before submitting your application through Grants.gov.

Key Dates

Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on November 3, 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) requirements, contact the Federal awarding agency (Section VII of this NFO). Please limit questions to 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 On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for September 13, 2023 at 3 p.m. 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: 565 622 505#

The agency anticipates making selections by January 15, 2024 and expects to execute awards by May 31, 2024. 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:

For questions regarding this opportunity, please email the following individual, providing the opportunity number in the subject line:

Name: CIG Staff

Email: nrcscig@usda.gov

Send a copy to: FPAC.BC.GAD@USDA.GOV
Email:nrcscig@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-23-NOFO0001312
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2023
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 15
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 6
Posted Date: Aug 12, 2023
Last Updated Date: Aug 31, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Oct 30, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Nov 29, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $50,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Award Floor: $250,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
City or township governments
County governments
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
Special district governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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 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 2023, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; feed management and enteric methane reduction; grazing lands; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trials. Up to $50 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2023. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration.

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section IV for information about steps required before submitting your application through Grants.gov.

Key Dates

Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on October 30, 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) requirements, contact the Federal awarding agency (Section VII of this NFO). Please limit questions to 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 On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for September 13, 2023 at 3 p.m. 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: 565 622 505#

The agency anticipates making selections by January 15, 2024 and expects to execute awards by May 31, 2024. 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:

For questions regarding this opportunity, please email the following individual, providing the opportunity number in the subject line:

Name: CIG Staff

Email: nrcscig@usda.gov

Send a copy to: FPAC.BC.GAD@USDA.GOV
Email:nrcscig@usda.gov

Folder 349853 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -CIG OFT ’23 -> USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-23-NOFO0001312.pdf

Folder 349853 Other Supporting Documents-CIG OFT ’23 Other Support Docs -> Current_and_Pending_Support_Table.pdf

Folder 349853 Other Supporting Documents-Excel file of Appendix E -> Appendix E_Budget_Table_Template.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: For questions regarding this opportunity, please email the following individual, providing the opportunity number in the subject line:

Name: CIG Staff
Email: nrcscig@usda.gov
Send a copy to: FPAC.BC.GAD@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 PKG00282863 Aug 31, 2023 Nov 03, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

349853 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

349853 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

349853 SF424A-1.0.pdf

349853 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

349853 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

349853 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

349853 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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