Opportunity ID: 326610
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-IA-CIG-20-NOFO0001007 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2020 – Iowa |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 27, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2020 Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 26, 2020. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2020 Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 26, 2020. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 26, 2020 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $350,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All U.S.-based non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply |
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) Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2020 – Iowa Initial Announcement Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-IA-CIG-20-NOFO0001007 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program 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 Iowa. A total of up to $350,000.00 is available for the Iowa (State) 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 $100,000.00. APPLICATIONS DUE DATE: Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 26, 2020. SUBMISSIONS: Applications must be submitted electronically through grants.gov. In addition, a PDF of the complete application must be emailed to Judy.Martinson@usda.gov with a cc to Carolyn.Christian@usda.gov. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Applicants are encouraged to visit the Iowa State CIG website at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ia/programs/financial/cig/ to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to Judy.Martinson@usda.gov or by calling 515-323-2229. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Judy Martinson
Phone: 515-323-2229 USDA-NRCS 210 Walnut Street Room 693 Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Email:Judy.Martinson@usda.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Judy Martinson Phone: 515-323-2229 USDA-NRCS 210 Walnut Street Room 693 Des Moines, Iowa 50309 Email: Judy.Martinson@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00261266 | Apr 27, 2020 | Jun 26, 2020 | View |