Closed · USDA-NRCS-MA-CIG-NOFO0001057 · CFDA 10.912 · Discretionary
Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – Massachusetts
Federal grant opportunity posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $40K-$200K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- April 23, 2021
- Close date
- 4
- Expected awards
The verdict
Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – Massachusetts is a closed discretionary listing from Natural Resources Conservation Service that offered $40,000 -- $200,000 across 4 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $40K-$200K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 4
- expected awards
- 10.912
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – Massachusetts - is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-MA-CIG-NOFO0001057 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 10.912, posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on March 8, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $40,000 -- $200,000. The agency has projected $200,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 4 awards. If the agency funds the expected 4 awards from the $200,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $50,000. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.
Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on April 23, 2021. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.
Award Range
$40,000 -- $200,000
Close Date
April 23, 2021
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time
Posted
March 8, 2021
Est. Total Funding
$200,000
Expected Awards
4
Instrument
Grant
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG funding 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 Massachusetts. A total of up to $200,000 is available for the Massachusetts CIG competition in FY 2021. 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 2021 is $200,000 For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 23,2021. 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. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until April 2,2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. Applicants are encouraged to visit the MA State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by May 21, 2021 and expects to execute awards by July 30, 2021.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 99. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.
Official Listing on Grants.gov
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Parent Grant Program
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agency Contact
Georgia L Welton Grantor Phone 817-509-3520
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