Closed · USDA-NRCS-HI-CIG-22-NOFO0001160 · CFDA 10.912 · Discretionary
Conservation Innovation Grants Pacific Islands Area State Program
Federal grant opportunity posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $25K-$450K
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- May 2, 2022
- Close date
- -
- Expected awards
The verdict
Conservation Innovation Grants Pacific Islands Area State Program is a closed discretionary listing from Natural Resources Conservation Service that offered $25,000 -- $450,000. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $25K-$450K
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 10.912
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Conservation Innovation Grants Pacific Islands Area State Program - is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-HI-CIG-22-NOFO0001160 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 February 28, 2022 and last updated on March 1, 2022. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $25,000 -- $450,000. The agency has projected $450,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. 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 May 2, 2022. 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
$25,000 -- $450,000
Close Date
May 2, 2022
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time (ET) on May 2, 2022. An application submitted or resubmitted after the deadline is late (an application is considered on time at 11:59.59 pm ET, but itis late at 12:00 am ET). Late submissions will not be reviewed or considered.
Posted
February 28, 2022
Est. Total Funding
$450,000
Instrument
Grant
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)Notice of Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 – Pacific Islands AreaNotice of Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-HI-CIG-22-NOFO0001160Assistance Listing: This program is listed in the Assistance Listings on SAM.gov under 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives ProgramSAM is a web-based, government-wide application that collects, validates, stores, and disseminates business information about the federal government's trading partners in support of the contract awards, grants, and electronic payment processes.Notice of Funding Opportunity SummaryNRCS 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 Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). A total of up to $450,000.00 is available for the Pacific Islands Area (PIA) CIG competition in FY 2022. 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 2022 is $450,000.00.For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D of this NFO for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.Key DatesApplicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 2, 2022. 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. Please limit questions to those regarding 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 applicants is scheduled for March 15, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Pacific Islands Area CIG website but is also provided below. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Pacific Islands Area CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.Microsoft Teams meetingJoin on your computer or mobile appClick here to join the meetingOr call in (audio only)+1 202-650-0123, 952799343# United States, Washington DCPhone Conference ID: 952 799 343#Persons with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact Karl Mikasa at 808-447-3121 or Karl.Mikasa@usda.gov 48 hours in advance of the meeting.The agency anticipates making selections by June 3, 2022 and expects to execute awards by September 15, 2022. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
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
Daniel Curtis Grants Management Specialist
Key Dates
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