Opportunity ID: 331949

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-MA-CIG-NOFO0001057
Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – 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: 4
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 08, 2021
Last Updated Date: Mar 08, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 23, 2021 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 23, 2021 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Archive Date: May 23, 2021
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: –

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

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 Massachusetts. A total of up to $200,000 is available for the Massachusetts 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 $200,000

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 23,2021. 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 April 2,2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the MA State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

The agency anticipates making selections by May 21, 2021 and expects to execute awards by July 30, 2021.

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

Georgia L Welton

Grantor

Phone 817-509-3520
Email:georgia.welton@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time Mar 08, 2021

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-MA-CIG-NOFO0001057
Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – 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: 4
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 08, 2021
Last Updated Date: Mar 08, 2021
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 23, 2021 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 23, 2021 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Archive Date: May 23, 2021
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: –

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary

 

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 Massachusetts. A total of up to $200,000 is available for the Massachusetts 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 $200,000

 

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.

Key Dates

 

Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 23,2021. 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 April 2,2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the MA State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

The agency anticipates making selections by May 21, 2021 and expects to execute awards by July 30, 2021.

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

Georgia L Welton

Grantor

Phone 817-509-3520
Email:georgia.welton@usda.gov

Folder 331949 Full Announcement-USDA-NRCS-MA-CIG-NOFO0001057 -> USDA-NRCS-MA-CIG-NOFO0001057.pdf

Folder 331949 Other Supporting Documents-other supporting docs -> BUDGET NARRATIVE GUIDANCE 2-2-21.pdf

Folder 331949 Other Supporting Documents-other supporting docs -> General Terms and Conditions – January 2020.pdf

Folder 331949 Other Supporting Documents-other supporting docs -> SF-424A_Instructions.pdf

Folder 331949 Other Supporting Documents-other supporting docs -> SF-424_Instructions.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Georgia L Welton
Grantor
Phone 817-509-3520
Email: georgia.welton@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.912 PKG00265831 Mar 08, 2021 Apr 23, 2021 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

331949 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf

331949 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf

331949 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

331949 SF424A-1.0.pdf

331949 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

331949 SF424B-1.1.pdf

331949 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

331949 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

331949 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

331949 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

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