Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS's Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023
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Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS's Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023: Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of up to $15 million in CIG funding 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 through the development of technical manuals, guides and for practical instruction for the private sector. Applications will be accepted from all non-Federal entities and individuals based in the United States (see Section III(A) Eligible Applicants). Projects may be between 1 and 3 years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2023 is $2 million. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section IV(A) for information about steps required before submitting an application through Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on November 3, 2023. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) requirements, contact the Federal awarding agency (Section VII of this NFO). Please limit questions to 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 Classic applicants is scheduled for September 12, 2023 at 2pm Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link and phone number: Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 202-650-0123 Phone Conference ID: 621 758 351# Applicants are encouraged to visit the CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to: [email protected]. The agency anticipates making selections by January 15, 2024 and expects to execute awards by May 31, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Federal Grant Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS's Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 |
Federal Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS) |
Grant Categories: | Agriculture Business and Commerce Energy Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology |
Type of Opportunity: | Discretionary |
Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-23-NOFO0001311 |
Type of Funding: | Grant |
CFDA Numbers: | 10.912 |
CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
Current Application Deadline: | November 3rd, 2023 |
Original Application Deadline: | November 3rd, 2023 |
Posted Date: | August 31st, 2023 |
Creation Date: | August 31st, 2023 |
Archive Date: | December 3rd, 2023 |
Total Program Funding: | $15,000,000 |
Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $2,000,000 |
Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $250,000 |
Expected Number of Awards: | 17 |
Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
Last Updated: | October 20th, 2023 |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification.) - Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity below), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
- Additional Information on Eligibility
- This opportunity is open to all non-Federal domestic applicants.
- Grant Announcement Contact
- Name: CIG Staff
Email: [email protected]
Send a copy to: [email protected]
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