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NRCS Texas Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)

ID: USDA-NRCS-TX-CIG-24-NOFO0001397 • Type: Posted

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 Texas. A total of up to $1,000,000 is available for the Texas 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 $300,000.

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 1, 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 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.

The agency anticipates making selections by July 25, 2024, and expects to execute awards by September 14, 2024. 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 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding 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, into government technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector.

Grant Details
The program is authorized as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). It funds projects from one authorization: the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. The purpose 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 are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches to agricultural producers, into government technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. The CIG program is not a NRCS producer financial assistance program.

Projects may be between one and three years in duration. For FY 2024, NRCS accepts proposals that address one or more of the State priorities listed below.

Eligibility Requirements
All non-Foreign, non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria by the application deadline to be considered for award.

All U.S. non-Foreign, non-Federal entities and individuals are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Texas. US Federal agencies are not eligible to apply to this opportunity or impart their work to non-federal portion of the budget.

Period of Performance
Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The estimated project start date is September 30, 2024.

Grant Value
A total of up to $1,000,000 is available for the Texas CIG competition in FY 2024. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2024 is $300,000.

Place of Performance
Projects must be performed in Texas.
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Overview

Agency
Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) [USDA]
Category of Funding
Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources
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-TX-CIG-24-NOFO0001397 for NRCS Texas Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) with funding of $1.0 million. The grant will be issued under grant program 10.912 Environmental Quality Incentives Program. It is expected that 6 total grants will be made worth between $50,000 and $300,000.

Timing

Posted Date
May 31, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT
Closing Date
July 1, 2024, 12:00 a.m. EDT Past Due
Last Updated
June 3, 2024, 2:25 p.m. EDT
Version
2
Archive Date
July 31, 2024

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
$300,000
Floor
$50,000
Estimated Program Funding
$1,000,000
Estimated Number of Grants
6

Contacts

Contact
Jessica Phillips Grantor
Contact Email
jessica.phillips@usda.gov   Profile
Email Description
If you have any questions related to preparing application content.
Contact Phone
(573) 876-3960
Additional Information
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