Opportunity ID: 346638

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-MO-CIG-23-NOFO0001252
Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Missouri
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 3
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 07, 2023
Last Updated Date: Mar 07, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 07, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 07, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jul 07, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Independent school districts
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State 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 organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
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 Missouri. A total of up to $500,000 is available for the Missouri 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 $300,000.00.

 

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 June 7, 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 April 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Missouri NRCS web site at: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/nrcs/missouri. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Brad McCord or Amanda Zapien at 573-876-0901 or brad.mccord@usda.gov, or Amanda.zapien@usda.gov

The agency anticipates making selections by June 25, 2023, and expects to execute awards by September 1, 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:

Karla Cisneros

Grants Management Specialist

Phone 816-926-6419
Email:karla.cisneros@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 346638 Full Announcement-CIG – Oregon FY 2020 -> USDA-NRCS-MO-CIG-23-NOFO0001252-2023-03-07.pdf

Folder 346638 Other Supporting Documents-Other -> Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.pdf

Folder 346638 Other Supporting Documents-Other -> Sample Commitment Letter.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Karla Cisneros
Grants Management Specialist
Phone 816-926-6419
Email: karla.cisneros@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.912 PKG00280357 Mar 07, 2023 Jun 07, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

346638 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

346638 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346638 SF424A-1.0.pdf

346638 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346638 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

346638 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

346638 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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