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FY 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants State Program Notice of Funding Opportunity

ID: USDA-NRCS-AR-CIG-23-NOFO0001298 • 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 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 1st, 2023, at 1:00 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.

Background
The U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is offering the FY 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The program aims to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches to agricultural producers, government technical manuals and guides, or the private sector.

Grant Details
The program accepts applications from eligible entities for projects carried out in Arkansas. A total of up to $300,000 is available for the Arkansas CIG competition in FY 2023. Projects may be between one and three years in duration, with a maximum award amount of $100,000 for a single award in FY 2023.
The program has set aside at least 10 percent of the total funds available for proposals from Historically Underserved producers, veteran farmers or ranchers, or community-based organizations comprised of or representing these entities.
The program has specific priorities for FY 2023 including:
- Nutrient and Sediment Reduction in Impaired Watersheds
- Irrigation
- Micro irrigation including underground Micro in High Tunnels
- Soil Health
- Soil Armor and Proper Soil Temperature while Planting Cover Crops and Improving Plant Health
- Seasonal planting dates for high tunnel
- Forage gaps in a season forage system.

Eligibility Requirements
All U.S. domestic, non-Federal entities and individuals are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Arkansas. US Federal agencies are not eligible to apply to this opportunity or impart their work to non-federal portion of the budget.
Applicants must share at least 50 percent of total project costs.
Special considerations exist for some historically underserved applications.

Period of Performance
Projects may be between 1 and 3 years in duration with an estimated project start date of September 30, 2023.

Grant Value
The NRCS Arkansas expects to award approximately $300,000 through this opportunity with an estimated funding floor of $20,000 and a funding ceiling of $100,000.
The agency expects to make 3 awards under this opportunity.

Place of Performance
Projects must be performed in Arkansas.
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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 5/1/23 Natural Resources Conservation Service posted grant opportunity USDA-NRCS-AR-CIG-23-NOFO0001298 for FY 2023 Conservation Innovation Grants State Program Notice of Funding Opportunity with funding of $300,000. The grant will be issued under grant program 10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program. It is expected that 10 total grants will be made worth between $20,000 and $100,000.

Timing

Posted Date
May 1, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
June 22, 2023, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
May 8, 2023, 7:41 p.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
July 22, 2023

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"

Award Sizing

Ceiling
$100,000
Floor
$20,000
Estimated Program Funding
$300,000
Estimated Number of Grants
10

Contacts

Contact
Lisa Montgomery Grants Management Specialist
Contact Email
fpac.bc.gad@usda.gov   Profile
Email Description
If you have any questions related to preparing application content.
Contact Phone
(817) 509-3560

Documents

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