NRCS Texas Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
Closed Posted
- Opportunity number
- USDA-NRCS-TX-CIG-24-NOFO0001397
- Agency
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National Resources Conservation Service
Department of Agriculture
- Applications due
- Award size
- $50,000 to $300,000
Opportunity facts
- Assistance listings
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Categories
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- Agriculture
- Environment
- Natural Resources
- Eligible applicants
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- Unrestricted
Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Agriculture's National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the availability of up to $1,000,000 in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding for projects carried out in the state of Texas. All non-federal, non-foreign entities and individuals, excluding federal agencies, are eligible to apply. The objectives of the CIG program are to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration, and the maximum award amount is $300,000 per project. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on July 1, 2024. The agency anticipates making selections by July 25, 2024 and executing awards by September 14, 2024.
This funding opportunity is provided under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (CFDA 10.912), which promotes agricultural production, forest management, and environmental quality as compatible national goals. The maximum award amount per project is $300,000, and the total available funding is up to $1,000,000 for projects carried out in the state of Texas.
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 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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 CIG State Competition Attachments.pdf | ||
| Applicant POC Form.pdf | ||
| Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| USDA-NRCS-TX-CIG-24-NOFO0001397_Full.pdf |
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