The NRCS is offering grant funding for innovative conservation projects in Massachusetts through the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Up to $200,000 is available for projects lasting one to three years. Eligible non-federal entities and individuals are encouraged to apply, with the deadline set for June 13, 2020. Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov and emailed to rita.thibodeau@usda.gov. This grant aims to support the development and adoption of new conservation approaches and technologies in the state.
Opportunity ID: 326312
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MA-CIG-20-GEN0010776 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2020 Massachusetts |
| 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: | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 13, 2020 Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 13, 2020 Applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time |
| Archive Date: | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $40,000 |
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: | All U.S.-based non-Federal entities and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG 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 Massachusetts. A total of up to $200,000.00 is available for the Massachusetts CIG competition in FY 2020. 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 2020 is $200,000.00 Applications must be submitted through the Grants.gov web portal by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on June 13, 2020 and by emailing a pdf copy of the full application to rita.thibodeau@usda.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Shynika E Loften
Grants Specialist Phone 2025725851 Email:shynika.loften@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 326312 Full Announcement-FY 20 CIG-MA NFO -> Full Announcement_USDA-NRCS-MA-CIG-20-GEN001010776.pdf
Folder 326312 Other Supporting Documents-Checklist -> Checklist_CIG FY20.pdf
Folder 326312 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424 & SF-424A Instructions -> SF424 & SF424A – Instructions_CIG.pdf
Folder 326312 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Pledge Agreement InKind -> Sample Pledge Agreement In-kind.pdf
Folder 326312 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Pledge Agreement-Cash -> Sample Pledge Agreement Cash.pdf
Folder 326312 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Project Narrative -> Sample Project Narrative A.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Shynika E Loften Grants Specialist Phone 2025725851 Email: shynika.loften@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00261012 | Apr 14, 2020 | Jun 13, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
326312 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
326312 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
326312 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
326312 SF424A-1.0.pdf
326312 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
326312 SF424B-1.1.pdf
326312 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
326312 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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