Closed · USDA-NRCS-AR-CIG-23-NOFO0001298 · CFDA 10.912 · Discretionary

FY 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants State Program Notice of Funding Opportunity

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

$20K-$100K
Award range
Closed
Status
June 22, 2023
Close date
10
Expected awards

The verdict

FY 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants State Program Notice of Funding Opportunity is a closed discretionary listing from Natural Resources Conservation Service that offered $20,000 -- $100,000 across 10 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$20K-$100K
award range
Closed
application status
10
expected awards
10.912
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - FY 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants State Program Notice of Funding Opportunity - is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-AR-CIG-23-NOFO0001298 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 May 1, 2023 and last updated on May 24, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $20,000 -- $100,000. The agency has projected $300,000 in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $300,000 estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $30,000. 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 June 22, 2023. 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

$20,000 -- $100,000

Close Date

June 22, 2023

Posted

May 1, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$300,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the state of Arkansas. A total of up to $300,000 is available for the Arkansas CIG competition in FY 2023. 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 2023 is $100,000. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. for information about steps required before applying via Grants.gov. Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 15, 2023. 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. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). 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 May 18th, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. CST Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar at this link: CIG Zoom Meeting . Applicants are encouraged to visit the Arkansas State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2023, and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2023. 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

CFDA 10.912

Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Agency Contact

Lisa Montgomery Grants Management Specialist

Key Dates

Posted May 1, 2023
Close Date June 22, 2023
Archive Date July 22, 2023
Last Updated May 24, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "FY 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants State Program Notice of Funding Opportunity", offered by Natural Resources Conservation Service. It is associated with CFDA program 10.912. Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conserva...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 22, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $20,000 -- $100,000. Total estimated funding: $300,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
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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