Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS' Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2024 - Caribbean Area
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NRCS-PR-CIG-24-NOFO0001376
- Agency
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National Resources Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $25,000 to $100,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Categories
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- Agriculture
- Environment
- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- Special District Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Small Businesses
- Other
- County Governments
- State Governments
- City/Township Governments
- Independent School Districts
- Unrestricted
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- For Profit Organizations
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Individuals
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the availability of up to $500,000 in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for fiscal year 2024 to fund innovative conservation projects in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Eligible applicants include non-federal public and private entities based in the Caribbean region. Projects must address at least one of six priority areas, including water quality, water harvesting, climate-smart agriculture, conservation in urban agricultural systems, invasive species control, or innovative local-scale waste management. Applications will be evaluated based on the project's purpose, innovative approach, management plan, and potential benefits and transferability. The application deadline is May 15, 2024, and the agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2024 and executing awards by July 30, 2024.
Individual awards may range from $25,000 to $100,000 for projects lasting one to three years. The funding is authorized under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, which promotes agricultural production, forest management, and environmental quality through voluntary practices on agricultural lands.
Synopsis
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary
NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Caribbean Area 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 Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico (PR) and the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI)). A total of up to $500,000 is available for the Caribbean Area 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 $100,000. 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 May 15, 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.
A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for April 9, 2024 at 9 a.m. Atlantic Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the HYPERLINK website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Caribbean Area CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.
The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2024 and expects to execute awards by July 30, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Copy of Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Applicant Contact Information_20230227.pdf | ||
| USDA-NRCS-PR-CIG-24-NOFO0001376_REV1.pdf | ||
| USDA-NRCS-PR-CIG-24-NOFO0001376.pdf | ||
| USDA-NRCS-PR-CIG-24-NOFO0001376_REV2.pdf |
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