Closed · USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIG-21-NOFO0001094 · CFDA 10.912 · Discretionary

USDA-NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021

Federal grant opportunity posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$250K-$5M
Award range
Closed
Status
June 21, 2021
Close date
25
Expected awards

The verdict

USDA-NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 is a closed discretionary listing from Natural Resources Conservation Service that offered $250,000 -- $5,000,000 across 25 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$250K-$5M
award range
Closed
application status
25
expected awards
10.912
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - USDA-NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 - is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIG-21-NOFO0001094 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 April 21, 2021 and last updated on June 4, 2021. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $250,000 -- $5,000,000. It expects to issue 25 awards. 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 June 21, 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

$250,000 -- $5,000,000

Close Date

June 21, 2021

Applications must be submitted through the Programs Portal by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on June 21, 2021. A webinar for On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for May 13, 2021 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar is included in the notice of funding opportunity (NFO) included under the related documents tab.

Posted

April 21, 2021

Expected Awards

25

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. For 2021, applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: Irrigation Management Technologies; Climate Smart Agricultural Solutions; Management Technologies and Strategies; and Soil Health Demonstration Trial. Up to $25 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2021. NRCS anticipates that at least $10 million of On-Farm Trials funding in 2021 will be awarded to entities applying for the Soil Health Demonstration Trial (SHD) component. On-Farm Trials projects may be between three and five years in duration. A webinar for On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for May 13, 2021 at 3 p.m. Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar is included in the notice of funding opportunity (NFO) included under the related documents tab.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 00, 01, 02, 04, 06, 07, 11, 12, 20, 22, 23. 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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Melanie Krizmanich Grantor Phone 202-572-5805

Key Dates

Posted April 21, 2021
Close Date June 21, 2021
Archive Date July 21, 2021
Last Updated June 4, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "USDA-NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021", offered by Natural Resources Conservation Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.912. Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), USDA is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) to stimulate the adop...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 21, 2021. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $250,000 -- $5,000,000. Expected number of awards: 25.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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