# Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – Rhode Island

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-ri-cig-21-nofo0001075-conservation-innovation-grants-cig-for-federal-fiscal-year/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332219

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $150,000 (at least $10,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. It expected to make about 2 awards worth $160,000 in total. Applications closed on May 18, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-RI-CIG-21-NOFO0001075 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 18, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 2 |
| Total funding | $160,000 |
| 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

All U.S.-based non-Federal entities and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply.

## 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 Rhode Island. A total of up to $160,000 is available for the Rhode Island 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 18, 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 April 16, 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 Rhode Island State CIG at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/ri/programs/financial/cig/ website to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to mail to: joseph.bachand@usda.gov or 401-822-8818. The agency anticipates making selections by July 10, 2021 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2021.

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-RI-CIG-21-NOFO0001075 still open?

No. It closed on May 18, 2021.

### Who can apply for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – Rhode Island?

Natural Resources Conservation Service accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses, businesses and individuals. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – Rhode Island?

Closed May 18, 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 $160,000 in total across about 2 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.