# Conservation Innovation Grants Iowa State Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-ia-23-cig-nofo0001243-conservation-innovation-grants-iowa-state-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346710

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $200,000 (at least $25,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes. It expected to make about 10 awards. Applications closed on May 7, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-IA-23-CIG-NOFO0001243 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 7, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $200,000 |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | 10 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.912 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- 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
- Private institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

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 Iowa. A total of up to $400,000 is available for the Iowa 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 $200,000. 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. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 7, 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. The agency anticipates making selections by May 15, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 16, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. accordingly.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-IA-23-CIG-NOFO0001243 still open?

No. It closed on May 7, 2023.

### Who can apply for Conservation Innovation Grants Iowa State Program?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments and tribes.

### What is the deadline for Conservation Innovation Grants Iowa State Program?

Closed May 7, 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 $200,000 each.

### 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.