# Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Florida

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-fl-cig-23-nofo0001302-announcement-for-program-funding-for-nrcs-conservation/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348001

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $250,000 (at least $50,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $1.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 14, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-FL-CIG-23-NOFO0001302 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 14, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $250,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $1.0 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.912 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

This opportunity is open to all domestic applicants.

## What the grant funds

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 Florida. A total of up to $1,000,000.00 is available for the Florida CIG competition in FY 2023. 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 2023 is $250,000.00. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. 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 14, 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 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. A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for May 17th, 2023 at 2:00p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the NRCS FL CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Florida State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by September 30, 2023 and expects to execute awards by October 30, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-FL-CIG-23-NOFO0001302 still open?

No. It closed on July 14, 2023.

### Who can apply for Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Florida?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – Florida?

Closed July 14, 2023. 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 $250,000 each. About $1.0 million in total across about 4 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.