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

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-mo-cig-23-nofo0001252-announcement-for-program-funding-for-nrcs-conservation/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346638

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $300,000 (at least $50,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes and businesses. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on June 7, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-MO-CIG-23-NOFO0001252 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 7, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $300,000 |
| Award floor | $50,000 |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $500,000 |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 10.912 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- Independent school districts
- 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
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses

## 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 Missouri. A total of up to $500,000 is available for the Missouri 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 $300,000.00. 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 June 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. A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for April 11, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Missouri NRCS web site at: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/nrcs/missouri. Additional information may be obtained by contacting Brad McCord or Amanda Zapien at 573-876-0901 or brad.mccord@usda.gov, or Amanda.zapien@usda.gov The agency anticipates making selections by June 25, 2023, and expects to execute awards by September 1, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-MO-CIG-23-NOFO0001252 still open?

No. It closed on June 7, 2023.

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

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

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

Closed June 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 $300,000 each. About $500,000 in total across about 3 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.