Opportunity ID: 354678

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-KS-CIG-24-NOFO0001371
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants State Program – KANSAS
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 4
Posted Date: Jun 03, 2024
Last Updated Date: Aug 29, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 23, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 06, 2024
Archive Date: Oct 06, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $250,000
Award Ceiling: $125,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
County governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district 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 Kansas. A total of up to $250,000 is available for the Kansas CIG competition in FY 2024. All non-Foreign, 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 2024 is $125,000.

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity 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 Friday, September 06, 2024. 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.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by November 29, 2024, and expects to execute awards by February 01, 2025. 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:

Maria Cowles

Grants Management Specialist
Email:maria.cowles@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
This NFO is amended to notify applicants that resulting awards will be governed by revisions to Title 2 of the CFR (2024 Revisions), including 2 CFR part 200, published on April 22, 2024, which become effective October 01, 2024. Link for more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/05/2023-21078/guidance-for-grants-and-agreements Aug 29, 2024
Updated, KS intends to award in FY25 and not in FY2024. Jun 03, 2024
update contact information Jun 03, 2024
Jun 03, 2024

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-KS-CIG-24-NOFO0001371
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants State Program – KANSAS
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 4
Posted Date: Jun 03, 2024
Last Updated Date: Aug 29, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 23, 2024
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 06, 2024
Archive Date: Oct 06, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $250,000
Award Ceiling: $125,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: City or township governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
State governments
County governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Special district 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 Kansas. A total of up to $250,000 is available for the Kansas CIG competition in FY 2024. All non-Foreign, 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 2024 is $125,000.

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity 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 Friday, September 06, 2024. 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.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by November 29, 2024, and expects to execute awards by February 01, 2025. 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:

Maria Cowles

Grants Management Specialist
Email:maria.cowles@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-KS-CIG-24-NOFO0001371
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants State Program – KANSAS
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 3
Posted Date: Jun 03, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jun 07, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 06, 2024
Archive Date: Oct 06, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $250,000
Award Ceiling: $125,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Special district governments
State governments
County governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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 Kansas. A total of up to $250,000 is available for the Kansas CIG competition in FY 2024. All non-Foreign, 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 2024 is $125,000.

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity 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 Friday, September 06, 2024. 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.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by November 29, 2024, and expects to execute awards by February 01, 2025. 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:

Maria Cowles

Grants Management Specialist
Email:maria.cowles@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-KS-CIG-24-NOFO0001371
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants State Program – KANSAS
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 2
Posted Date: Jun 03, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jun 03, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 23, 2024
Archive Date: Sep 22, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $250,000
Award Ceiling: $125,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Special district governments
State governments
County governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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 Kansas. A total of up to $250,000 is available for the Kansas CIG competition in FY 2024. All non-Foreign, 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 2024 is $125,000.

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity 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 Friday, August 23, 2024. 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.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by September 13, 2024, and expects to execute awards by September 30, 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:

Maria Cowles

Grants Management Specialist
Email:maria.cowles@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-KS-CIG-24-NOFO0001371
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants State Program – KANSAS
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: Jun 03, 2024
Last Updated Date: Jun 03, 2024
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 23, 2024
Archive Date: Sep 22, 2024
Estimated Total Program Funding: $250,000
Award Ceiling: $125,000
Award Floor: $20,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Special district governments
State governments
County governments
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
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 Kansas. A total of up to $250,000 is available for the Kansas CIG competition in FY 2024. All non-Foreign, 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 2024 is $125,000.

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity 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 Friday, August 23, 2024. 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.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by September 13, 2024, and expects to execute awards by September 30, 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:

Maria Cowles

Grants Management Specialist
Email:NFO.FPAC@USDA.GOV

Folder 354678 Full Announcement-CIG – Kansas 2024 -> USDA-NRCS-KS-CIG-24-NOFO0001371_REVISED_FY25_2.pdf

Folder 354678 Full Announcement-CIG – Kansas 2024 -> Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.pdf

Folder 354678 Full Announcement-CIG – Kansas 2024 -> USDA-NRCS-KS-CIG-24-NOFO0001371_REVISED_FY25.pdf

Folder 354678 Full Announcement-CIG – Kansas 2024 -> 2024 CIG State Competition Attachments.pdf

Folder 354678 Full Announcement-CIG – Kansas 2024 -> Applicant Contact Information_20230227.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Maria Cowles
Grants Management Specialist
Email: maria.cowles@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.912 PKG00286824 Jun 03, 2024 Sep 06, 2024 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

354678 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

354678 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

354678 SF424A-1.0.pdf

354678 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

354678 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

354678 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

354678 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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