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Conservation Innovation Grants State Program Pennsylvania

ID: USDA-NRCS-PA-CIG-24-NOFO0001398 • Type: Posted
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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 Pennsylvania. A total of up to $225,000 is available for the Pennsylvania CIG competition in FY 2024. All non-Foreign, 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 2024 is $75,000.

For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application 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 July 31, 2024. 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 specificinformation 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 June 12, 2024 at 9am Eastern Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the PA CSP website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Pennsylvania State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.

The agency anticipates making selections by August 31, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

Background
The U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The program aims to lead efforts to adapt to the consequences of climate change in agriculture and forestry, restore, protect, and conserve watersheds, increase carbon sequestration, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect agricultural health, build resilient food systems, infrastructure, and supply chain, and foster agricultural innovation.

Grant Details
The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production in the United States and its territories. Projects may be funded from the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 Farm Bill). The program generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2024 is $75,000. For FY 2024, NRCS accepts proposals that address one or more of the State priorities listed below.
Proposed projects must be performed in Pennsylvania.

Eligibility Requirements
All non-Foreign, non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply for projects carried out in the state of Pennsylvania. US Federal agencies are not eligible to apply to this opportunity or impart their work to non-federal portion of the budget. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria by the application deadline to be considered for award.

Period of Performance
Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The agency anticipates making selections by August 31, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2024.

Grant Value
A total of up to $225,000 is available for the Pennsylvania CIG competition in FY 2024. The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $5,000, and the estimated funding ceiling is $75,000.

Place of Performance
Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Pennsylvania.
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Overview

Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) [USDA]
Category of Funding
Agriculture
Funding Instruments
Grant
Grant Program (CFDA)
10.912 - Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Grant Category
Discretionary
Cost Sharing / Matching Requirement
True
Source
Grants.gov
On 5/31/24 Natural Resources Conservation Service posted grant opportunity USDA-NRCS-PA-CIG-24-NOFO0001398 for Conservation Innovation Grants State Program Pennsylvania with funding of $225,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program. It is expected that 3 total grants will be made worth between $5,000 and $75,000.

Timing

Posted Date
May 31, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
July 31, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Closing Date Explanation
Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Last Updated
May 31, 2024, 1:53 p.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
Aug. 30, 2025

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Additional Info
All U.S. non-Foreign, non-Federal entities and individuals are eligible to apply. US Federal agencies are not eligible to apply to this opportunity or impart their work to non-federal portion of the budget. Individuals that are business owner/operators cannot apply as individuals.

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$75,000
Floor
$5,000
Estimated Program Funding
$225,000
Estimated Number of Grants
3

Contacts

Contact
Jessica Benavides-Paredes Grantor
Contact Email
jessica.benavides-paredes@usda.gov   Profile
Email Description
If you have any questions related to preparing application content.
Contact Phone
(000) 000-0000
Additional Information
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