# NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – New Jersey

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-nj-cig-23-nofo0001265-nrcs-conservation-innovation-grants-cig-for-federal-fiscal/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/346317

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $380,000 (at least $75,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $380,000 in total. Applications closed on May 7, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-NJ-CIG-23-NOFO0001265 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 7, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $380,000 |
| Award floor | $75,000 |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $380,000 |
| 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 New Jersey. A total of up to $380,000 is available for the New Jersey (State) 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 $380,000 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. Key Dates 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. A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for March 15th, 2023 at 2 p.m. Eastern Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the NJ State CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the NJ State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by June 16th, 2023 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-NJ-CIG-23-NOFO0001265 still open?

No. It closed on May 7, 2023.

### Who can apply for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – New Jersey?

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 NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 – New Jersey?

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 $380,000 each. About $380,000 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.