# NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – Maine

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-me-cig-21-nofo0001101-nrcs-conservation-innovation-grants-cig-for-federal-fiscal/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333024

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $75,000 (at least $25,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $250,000 in total. Applications closed on June 21, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-ME-CIG-21-NOFO0001101 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 21, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $75,000 |
| Award floor | $25,000 |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $250,000 |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.912 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Applicants and applications must meet eligibility criteria by the application deadline to be considered for award. Eligible applicant type is determined by the implementing program statute. Applicant entities identified in the SAM.gov exclusions database as ineligible, prohibited/restricted, or excluded from receiving Federal contracts and certain Federal assistance and benefits will not be considered for Federal funding, as applicable to the funding being requested under this Federal program (2 CFR 200.206(d)). All U.S.-based non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Maine. The following entity types are eligible: All non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies.

## What the grant funds

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary 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 Maine. A total of up to $250,000 is available for the Maine 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 $75,000. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.1. for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on June 21, 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 May 20, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. Applicants are encouraged to visit the NRCS-Maine State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by July 9, 2021 and expects to execute awards by August 31, 2021.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-ME-CIG-21-NOFO0001101 still open?

No. It closed on June 21, 2021.

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

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from any type of organization. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

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

Closed June 21, 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 $75,000 each. About $250,000 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.