Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 - VIRGINIA

The summary for the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 - VIRGINIA grant is detailed below. This summary states who is eligible for the grant, how much grant money will be awarded, current and past deadlines, Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) numbers, and a sampling of similar government grants. Verify the accuracy of the data FederalGrants.com provides by visiting the webpage noted in the Link to Full Announcement section or by contacting the appropriate person listed as the Grant Announcement Contact. If any section is incomplete, please visit the website for the Natural Resources Conservation Service, which is the U.S. government agency offering this grant.

Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 - VIRGINIA: 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 government 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 FY 2022, NRCS Virginia will prioritize proposals that involve innovation in research, demonstration, outreach, education, or lead to improved technical assistance through conservation planning for improved implementation of: (a) establishing improved forbs in perennial grassland systems to improve stand diversity, forage quality and soil health; and (b) greater implementation of pollinator habitat restoration as defined in the Full Announcement.

Federal Grant Title:	Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 - VIRGINIA
Federal Agency Name:	Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA-NRCS)
Grant Categories:	Agriculture Environment Natural Resources
Type of Opportunity:	Discretionary
Funding Opportunity Number:	USDA-NRCS-VA-CIG-22-NOFO0001199
Type of Funding:	Grant
CFDA Numbers:	10.912
CFDA Descriptions:	Information not provided
Current Application Deadline:	May 16th, 2022
Original Application Deadline:	May 16th, 2022
Posted Date:	April 1st, 2022
Creation Date:	April 1st, 2022
Archive Date:	June 15th, 2022
Total Program Funding:	$400,000
Maximum Federal Grant Award:	$200,000
Minimum Federal Grant Award:	$50,000
Expected Number of Awards:	2
Cost Sharing or Matching:	Yes
Last Updated:	March 31st, 2022

Applicants Eligible for this Grant: State governments - County governments - City or township governments - Special district governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - 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 - Private institutions of higher education - Individuals - For-profit organizations other than small businesses - Small businesses
Additional Information on Eligibility: All U.S.-based non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Virginia. Conservation Innovation Grants do not provide for substantial involvement between NRCS and the grantee in carrying out the activity contemplated by the federal award. The technical assistance required to carry out a project is the responsibility of the grantee. All CIG projects must involve EQIP-eligible producers that meet EQIP's eligibility requirements listed in 7 CFR § 1466.6(b)(1) through (3).
Grant Announcement Contact: Lyn Millhiser
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