Opportunity ID: 350000
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-23-NOFO0001311 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce Energy Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 25, 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: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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: | This opportunity is open to all non-Federal domestic applicants. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of up to $15 million in CIG funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) to agricultural producers through the development of technical manuals, guides and for practical instruction for the private sector. Applications will be accepted from all non-Federal entities and individuals based in the United States (see Section III(A) Eligible Applicants). Projects may be between 1 and 3 years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2023 is $2 million. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section IV(A) for information about steps required before submitting an 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 CIG Classic applicants is scheduled for September 12, 2023 at 2pm 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, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 202-650-0123 Phone Conference ID: 621 758 351# Applicants are encouraged to visit the CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to: nrcscig@usda.gov. 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:
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 25, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-23-NOFO0001311 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce Energy Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 25, 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: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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: | This opportunity is open to all non-Federal domestic applicants. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of up to $15 million in CIG funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) to agricultural producers through the development of technical manuals, guides and for practical instruction for the private sector. Applications will be accepted from all non-Federal entities and individuals based in the United States (see Section III(A) Eligible Applicants). Projects may be between 1 and 3 years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2023 is $2 million. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section IV(A) for information about steps required before submitting an 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 CIG Classic applicants is scheduled for September 12, 2023 at 2pm 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, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 202-650-0123 Phone Conference ID: 621 758 351# Applicants are encouraged to visit the CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to: nrcscig@usda.gov. 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:
Name: CIG Staff
Email: nrcscig@usda.gov Send a copy to: FPAC.BC.GAD@USDA.GOV Email:nrcscig@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-23-NOFO0001311 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce Energy Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 17 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 25, 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: | $15,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $2,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $250,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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: | This opportunity is open to all non-Federal domestic applicants. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of up to $15 million in CIG funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) to agricultural producers through the development of technical manuals, guides and for practical instruction for the private sector. Applications will be accepted from all non-Federal entities and individuals based in the United States (see Section III(A) Eligible Applicants). Projects may be between 1 and 3 years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2023 is $2 million. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section IV(A) for information about steps required before submitting an 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 CIG Classic applicants is scheduled for September 12, 2023 at 2pm 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, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 202-650-0123 Phone Conference ID: 621 758 351# Applicants are encouraged to visit the CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to: nrcscig@usda.gov. 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:
Name: CIG Staff
Email: nrcscig@usda.gov Send a copy to: FPAC.BC.GAD@USDA.GOV Email:nrcscig@usda.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | 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 | PKG00282984 | Aug 31, 2023 | Nov 03, 2023 | View |
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