Conservation Innovation Grants State Program Pennsylvania
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NRCS-PA-CIG-24-NOFO0001398
- Agency
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National Resources Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $5,000 to $75,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Agriculture
- Eligible applicants
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- Unrestricted
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program in Pennsylvania for Fiscal Year 2024. The agency is making up to $225,000 available through this competitive grant opportunity to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Eligible applicants include all non-federal, non-foreign entities and individuals, excluding federal agencies, for projects carried out within the state of Pennsylvania. Projects may be between one and three years in duration and must involve Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)-eligible producers. The key evaluation criteria include the innovative nature of the project, potential for broad adoption, and the applicant's technical and organizational capacity.
The maximum award amount for a single CIG project is $75,000. Applicants must provide at least 50% matching funds, with reduced match requirements for projects benefiting historically underserved producers. The application deadline is July 31, 2024, and the agency anticipates making award selections by August 31, 2024 and executing awards by September 30, 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to attend a webinar on June 12, 2024 and to visit the Pennsylvania State CIG website for additional information.
Synopsis
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 Pennsylvania. A total of up to $225,000 is available for the Pennsylvania 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 $75,000.
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 31, 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 specificinformation 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 June 12, 2024 at 9am Eastern Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the PA CSP website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Pennsylvania State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.
The agency anticipates making selections by August 31, 2024 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2024. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
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