Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 - OHIO
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Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 - OHIO: Please note the application deadline for this opportunity has been extended to May 29, 2020, 5pm Eastern Daylight Time. Summary Information 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 – OHIO Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-OH-CIG-20-GEN0010762 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 Ohio. A total of up to $300,000 is available for the Ohio 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 $150,000. APPLICATIONS DUE DATE: The application deadline has been extended to May 29, 2020, 5pm Eastern Daylight Time. SUBMISSIONS: Applications must be submitted electronically through grants.gov. In addition, a PDF of the complete application must be emailed to [email protected]. The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specific applied conservation question using a statistically valid design while employing farm-scale equipment on farms, ranches or private forest lands. FOR MORE INFORMATION: A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for Wednesday April 8, 2020 at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Ohio State CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Ohio State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to : [email protected] or 614-255-2565.
Federal Grant Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 - OHIO |
Federal Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) |
Grant Categories: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-OH-CIG-20-GEN0010762 |
Type of Funding: | Grant |
CFDA Numbers: | 10.912 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
Current Application Deadline: | May 29th, 2020 |
Original Application Deadline: | May 29th, 2020 |
Posted Date: | March 18th, 2020 |
Creation Date: | March 18th, 2020 |
Archive Date: | June 14th, 2020 |
Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $150,000 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $25,000 |
Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
Last Updated: | May 5th, 2020 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- 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.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Cheryl Rice
USDA-NRCS
200 North High Street, Room 522
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614-255-2565
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