Opportunity ID: 347678

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-HI-CIG-23-NOFO0001293
Funding Opportunity Title: Pacific Islands Area Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY2023 Announcement
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: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Apr 20, 2023
Last Updated Date: Apr 21, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 05, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 05, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jul 19, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: County governments
Special district governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Individuals
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Independent school districts
State governments
Private institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)

 

Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Pacific Islands Area

Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-HI-CIG-23-NOFO0001293

Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listing numbers (previously referred to as the Catalog of Federal Financial Assistance (CFDA)) on Sam.gov under

10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): 16 U.S.C. 3839aa et seq.

 

SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government’s trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes.

 

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 Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). A total of up to $500,000.00 is available for the Pacific Islands Area (PIA) 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 $150,000.00.

 

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 June 5, 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 May 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Pacific Area CIG website but is also provided here. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Pacific Area CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

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Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact Karl Mikasa at 808-447-3121 or Karl.Mikasa@usda.gov 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by June 16, 2023, and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts

The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $50,000.00, and the estimated funding ceiling is $150,000.00. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period.

Federal Financial Assistance Training

The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance. Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www.cfo.gov/grants-training/. It consists of five modules covering each of the following topics: 1) laws, regulations, and guidance; 2) financial assistance mechanisms; 3) uniform guidance administrative requirements; 4) cost principles; and 5) risk management and single audit. FPAC agencies also apply Federal financial assistance regulations to certain non-assistance awards (e.g., non-assistance cooperative agreements).

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

Daniel Curtis

GMS
Email:daniel.curtis@usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Apr 21, 2023

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-HI-CIG-23-NOFO0001293
Funding Opportunity Title: Pacific Islands Area Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY2023 Announcement
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: No
Version: Synopsis 4
Posted Date: Apr 20, 2023
Last Updated Date: Apr 21, 2023
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jun 05, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jun 05, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date: Jul 19, 2023
Estimated Total Program Funding: $500,000
Award Ceiling: $150,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: County governments
Special district governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Individuals
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Independent school districts
State governments
Private institutions of higher education
City or township governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)

 

Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Pacific Islands Area

Notice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-HI-CIG-23-NOFO0001293

Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listing numbers (previously referred to as the Catalog of Federal Financial Assistance (CFDA)) on Sam.gov under

10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP): 16 U.S.C. 3839aa et seq.

 

SAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government’s trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes.

 

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 Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). A total of up to $500,000.00 is available for the Pacific Islands Area (PIA) 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 $150,000.00.

 

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 June 5, 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 May 4, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Pacific Area CIG website but is also provided here. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Pacific Area CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

Microsoft Teams meeting

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Meeting ID: 242 331 239 760

Passcode: DDYv2o

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Or call in (audio only)

+1 202-650-0123,,298402161# United States, Washington DC

Phone Conference ID: 298 402 161#

Find a local number | Reset PIN

 

Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact Karl Mikasa at 808-447-3121 or Karl.Mikasa@usda.gov 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

 

The agency anticipates making selections by June 16, 2023, and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts

The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $50,000.00, and the estimated funding ceiling is $150,000.00. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period.

Federal Financial Assistance Training

The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance. Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www.cfo.gov/grants-training/. It consists of five modules covering each of the following topics: 1) laws, regulations, and guidance; 2) financial assistance mechanisms; 3) uniform guidance administrative requirements; 4) cost principles; and 5) risk management and single audit. FPAC agencies also apply Federal financial assistance regulations to certain non-assistance awards (e.g., non-assistance cooperative agreements).

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

Daniel Curtis

GMS
Email:daniel.curtis@usda.gov

Folder 347678 Full Announcement-CIG-Hawaii-PIA FY2023 -> USDA-NRCS-HI-CIG-23-NOFO0001293.pdf

Folder 347678 Other Supporting Documents-Added required Documents -> Appendix C.pdf

Folder 347678 Other Supporting Documents-Added required Documents -> Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.pdf

Folder 347678 Other Supporting Documents-Added required Documents -> Appendices A & B.pdf

Folder 347678 Other Supporting Documents-Added required Documents -> Appendices D & E.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Daniel Curtis
GMS
Email: daniel.curtis@usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.912 PKG00281299 Apr 21, 2023 Jun 05, 2023 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

347678 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf

347678 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

347678 SF424A-1.0.pdf

347678 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

347678 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

347678 OtherNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

347678 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf

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