Opportunity ID: 347450

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-PA-CIG-23-NOFO0001289
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants Pennsylvania State Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 11, 2023
Last Updated Date: May 05, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 26, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 26, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jun 25, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $150,000
Award Ceiling: $75,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: 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:

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 Pennsylvania. A total of up to $150,000 is available for the Pennsylvania 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 $75,000.

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 May 26, 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 19, 2023 at 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the PA CSP website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Pennsylvania State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2023, and expects to execute awards by August 31, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. *

*There was an error in original posting and a webinar was not held or recorded.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jessica Phillips

Grantor
Email:jessica.phillips@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Updated to add that there was an error in original posting and a webinar was not held or recorded. May 05, 2023
Apr 11, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-PA-CIG-23-NOFO0001289
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants Pennsylvania State Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Apr 11, 2023
Last Updated Date: May 05, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 26, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 26, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jun 25, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $150,000
Award Ceiling: $75,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: 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:

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 Pennsylvania. A total of up to $150,000 is available for the Pennsylvania 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 $75,000.

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 May 26, 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 19, 2023 at 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the PA CSP website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Pennsylvania State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2023, and expects to execute awards by August 31, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. *

*There was an error in original posting and a webinar was not held or recorded.

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Jessica Phillips

Grantor
Email:jessica.phillips@usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-PA-CIG-23-NOFO0001289
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants Pennsylvania State Program
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 6
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Apr 11, 2023
Last Updated Date: Apr 11, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 26, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jun 25, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $150,000
Award Ceiling: $75,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: 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:

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 Pennsylvania. A total of up to $150,000 is available for the Pennsylvania 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 $75,000.

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 May 26, 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 19, 2023 at 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the PA CSP website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Pennsylvania State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2023, and expects to execute awards by August 31, 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:

Jessica Phillips

Grantor
Email:jessica.phillips@usda.gov

Folder 347450 Full Announcement-CIG Pennsylvania FY2023 -> Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.pdf

Folder 347450 Full Announcement-CIG Pennsylvania FY2023 -> USDA-NRCS-PA-CIG-23-NOFO0001289_20230505_REV.pdf

Folder 347450 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Appendix D_20230505.pdf

Folder 347450 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> APPENDIX A-APPENDIX B-APPENDIX C for NFOs_2022.02.14.pdf

Folder 347450 Other Supporting Documents-Other Supporting Documents -> Sample Commitment Letter.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Jessica Phillips
Grantor
Email: jessica.phillips@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.912 PKG00281106 Apr 11, 2023 May 26, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

347450 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

347450 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

347450 SF424A-1.0.pdf

347450 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

347450 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

347450 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

347450 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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