Conservation Innovation Grants State Program - KANSAS
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NRCS-KS-CIG-24-NOFO0001371
- Agency
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National Resources Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $20,000 to $125,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Categories
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- Agriculture
- Environment
- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- City/Township Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- State Governments
- County Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Special District Governments
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the availability of up to $250,000 in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding for projects carried out in the state of Kansas. Eligible applicants include a wide range of non-federal entities such as higher education institutions, local governments, tribes, and non-profits. The program aims to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in areas like soil health, water management, and climate-smart agriculture. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm ET on August 23, 2024, and the agency anticipates making award selections by September 13, 2024 and executing awards by September 30, 2024.
The maximum award amount per project is $125,000, and projects may be between one and three years in duration. This CIG funding is authorized under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), which is administered by NRCS and funded by the Commodity Credit Corporation. The program priorities for Kansas in FY 2024 include data analytics, precision conservation, grazing lands management, soil quality/health, and water quality/quantity.
Synopsis
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Update #3 · Latest ·
This NFO is amended to notify applicants that resulting awards will be governed by revisions to Title 2 of the CFR (2024 Revisions), including 2 CFR part 200, published on April 22, 2024, which become effective October 01, 2024. Link for more information: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/10/05/2023-21078/guidance-for-grants-and-agreements -
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 Kansas. A total of up to $250,000 is available for the Kansas 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 $125,000.
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 Friday, September 06, 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 November 29, 2024, and expects to execute awards by February 01, 2025. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Update #2 ·
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 Kansas. A total of up to $250,000 is available for the Kansas 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 $125,000.
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 Friday, September 06, 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 November 29, 2024, and expects to execute awards by February 01, 2025. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Update #1 ·
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 Kansas. A total of up to $250,000 is available for the Kansas 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 $125,000.
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 Friday, August 23, 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 September 13, 2024, and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
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