Opportunity ID: 331875
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-LA-CIG-21-001-NOFO0001064 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2021 LA State CIG |
| 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: | Mar 04, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 04, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 04, 2021 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 04, 2021 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 03, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $150,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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) Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Individuals Small businesses City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Louisiana. A total of up to $300,000.00 is available for the Louisiana CIG competition in FY 2021. 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 2021 is $150,000.00. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 03, 2021. 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. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until March 26, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. Applicants can visit the Louisiana NRCS website where they can learn more about the CIG Program; https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/la/programs/financial/cig/ Questions about this announcement can be directed to Dr. Craig Smith, NRCS Louisiana State Conservation Agronomist, at (318) 473-7805, craig.smith2@usda.gov for applications related to cropland, or Chris Ebel, NRCS Louisiana State Rangeland Management Specialist at (318) 473-7686, chris.ebel@usda.gov, for applications related to grazing lands. The agency anticipates making selections by June 25, 2021 and expects to execute awards by September 3, 2021. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aziza B Clark
Grants Management Specialist Email:aziza.clark@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Aziza B Clark Grants Management Specialist Email: aziza.clark@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00265786 | Mar 04, 2021 | May 04, 2021 | View |
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