# Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – ARKANSAS

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-ar-cig-21-nofo0001059-conservation-innovation-grants-cig-for-federal-fiscal-year/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332021

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $20,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. It expected to make about 10 awards worth $300,000 in total. Applications closed on May 10, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-AR-CIG-21-NOFO0001059 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 10, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | $20,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | $300,000 |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.912 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Individuals
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses

All US-based non-Federal entities and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply.

## What the grant funds

NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Arkansas. A total of up to $300,000 is available for the Arkansas CIG competition in FY 2021. All 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 2021 is $150,000. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on May 10, 2021. 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. Questions regarding this notice of funding opportunity (NFO) may be submitted until April 15, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for March 30, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Arkansas CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the website to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to Lori Barker at lori.barker@usda.gov or 870-523-8986 ext. 3016.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-AR-CIG-21-NOFO0001059 still open?

No. It closed on May 10, 2021.

### Who can apply for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – ARKANSAS?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – ARKANSAS?

Closed May 10, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $150,000 each. About $300,000 in total across about 10 awards.

### Who has won Environmental Quality Incentives Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc, The American Farmland Trust. The program made 859 awards worth $496 million in that time.