Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for fiscal year (FY) 2023
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-23-NOFO0001312
- Agency
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National Resources Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $250,000 to $5,000,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Categories
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- Agriculture
- Environment
- Natural Resources
- Science and Technology and other Research and Development
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- For Profit Organizations
- State Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- City/Township Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- County Governments
- Small Businesses
- Special District Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The NRCS is offering up to $50 million in funding for the CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) in 2023, aimed at stimulating the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. The projects, which may last between 3 and 5 years, should address at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies, feed management and enteric methane reduction, grazing lands, nutrient management, and soil health demonstration trials. The application deadline is November 3, 2023, with selections anticipated by January 15, 2024, and awards expected to be executed by May 31, 2024.
List of Products and Services:
- Adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches
- Irrigation management technologies
- Feed management and enteric methane reduction
- Grazing lands management
- Nutrient management
- Soil health demonstration trials.
Synopsis
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Update #2 · Latest ·
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. -
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary
NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. For 2023, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; feed management and enteric methane reduction; grazing lands; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trials. Up to $50 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2023. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration.
For new users of Grants.gov, see Section IV for information about steps required before submitting your 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 On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for September 13, 2023 at 3 p.m. 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 or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 202-650-0123
Phone Conference ID: 565 622 505#
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.
Update #1 ·
correcting Grantor Contact E-Mail Address (hyperlink text "If you have any questions related to preparing application content.") -
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary
NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. For 2023, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; feed management and enteric methane reduction; grazing lands; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trials. Up to $50 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2023. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration.
For new users of Grants.gov, see Section IV for information about steps required before submitting your application through Grants.gov.
Key Dates
Applicants must submit their applications through Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on October 30, 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 On-Farm Trials applicants is scheduled for September 13, 2023 at 3 p.m. 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 or mobile app
Click here to join the meeting
Or call in (audio only)
+1 202-650-0123
Phone Conference ID: 565 622 505#
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
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| Current_and_Pending_Support_Table.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| Appendix E_Budget_Table_Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-23-NOFO0001312.pdf | ||
| USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-23-NOFO0001312.pdf | ||
| USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-23-NOFO0001312.pdf | ||
| USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-23-NOFO0001312.pdf |
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