# 2021 LA State CIG

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-la-cig-21-001-nofo0001064-2021-la-state-cig/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331875

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $100,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $300,000 in total. Applications closed on May 4, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-LA-CIG-21-001-NOFO0001064 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 4, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | $100,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| 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
- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## 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 Louisiana. A total of up to $300,000.00 is available for the Louisiana 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 $150,000.00. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 03, 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 March 26, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. Applicants can visit the Louisiana NRCS website where they can learn more about the CIG Program; https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/la/programs/financial/cig/ Questions about this announcement can be directed to Dr. Craig Smith, NRCS Louisiana State Conservation Agronomist, at (318) 473-7805, craig.smith2@usda.gov for applications related to cropland, or Chris Ebel, NRCS Louisiana State Rangeland Management Specialist at (318) 473-7686, chris.ebel@usda.gov, for applications related to grazing lands. The agency anticipates making selections by June 25, 2021 and expects to execute awards by September 3, 2021.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-LA-CIG-21-001-NOFO0001064 still open?

No. It closed on May 4, 2021.

### Who can apply for 2021 LA State CIG?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for 2021 LA State CIG?

Closed May 4, 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 5 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.