Closed · USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-23-NOFO0001311 · CFDA 10.912 · Discretionary
Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023
Federal grant opportunity posted by Natural Resources Conservation Service, cataloged on Grants.gov.
- $250K-$2M
- Award range
- Closed
- Status
- November 3, 2023
- Close date
- 17
- Expected awards
The verdict
Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 is a closed discretionary listing from Natural Resources Conservation Service that offered $250,000 -- $2,000,000 across 17 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.
- $250K-$2M
- award range
- Closed
- application status
- 17
- expected awards
- 10.912
- CFDA program
Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 - is cataloged under number USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-23-NOFO0001311 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 August 31, 2023 and last updated on October 26, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.
Award economics. The award range on file is $250,000 -- $2,000,000. The agency has projected $15.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 17 awards. If the agency funds the expected 17 awards from the $15.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $882,000. 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 November 3, 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
$250,000 -- $2,000,000
Close Date
November 3, 2023
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Due to Grants.gov system maintenance rescheduled to October 28-31, 2023, during which time Grants.gov will be unavailable, the funding opportunity close date is being extended to November 3, 2023. There will be no further extension of the deadline.
Posted
August 31, 2023
Est. Total Funding
$15,000,000
Expected Awards
17
Instrument
Grant
Cost Sharing
Required
Description
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of up to $15 million in CIG funding 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 through the development of technical manuals, guides and for practical instruction for the private sector. Applications will be accepted from all non-Federal entities and individuals based in the United States (see Section III(A) Eligible Applicants). Projects may be between 1 and 3 years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2023 is $2 million. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section IV(A) for information about steps required before submitting an application through Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on November 3, 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) requirements, contact the Federal awarding agency (Section VII of this NFO). Please limit questions to 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 Classic applicants is scheduled for September 12, 2023 at 2pm Eastern Time. Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link and phone number: Join on your computer, mobile app or room device Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 202-650-0123 Phone Conference ID: 621 758 351# Applicants are encouraged to visit the CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to: nrcscig@usda.gov. The agency anticipates making selections by January 15, 2024 and expects to execute awards by May 31, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Eligibility
Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 25, 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
View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.
Parent Grant Program
Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Agency Contact
Name: CIG Staff Email: nrcscig@usda.gov Send a copy to: FPAC.BC.GAD@USDA.GOV
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