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USDA-NRCS-UT-CIG-22-NOFO0001145: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 – UTAH

Closed Closed April 29, 2022 Opportunity USDA-NRCS-UT-CIG-22-NOFO0001145 ☆ Save

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• Award ceiling$200,000
• Award floor$20,000
• Total funding$200,000
• Expected awards3
• Cost sharingRequired
• Funding typeGrant

Key dates

Who can apply

This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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 Utah.

Is this a realistic fit?

• Past Environmental Quality Incentives Program awards averaged $577,615; this notice allows up to $200,000 per award.
• Most of the program's money (53% over five years) went to nonprofits.
• The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.

What the grant funds

Link to the March 22, 2022 Webinar Recording: https://youtu.be/n6f--K3owzo 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 Utah. A total of up to $200,000 is available for the Utah CIG competition in FY 2022. 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 2022 is $200,000 For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D of the Notice of Funding Opportunity located in the Related Documents tab of this opportunity 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 April 29, 2022. 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. 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 22, 2022 from 12:30pm-1:30p.m. Mountain Standard Time. To join the conference, click: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1603553447?pwd=MCttSTU0dVlDOTBucS9NKzdPZ0Yrdz09 Meeting ID: 160 355 3447 Passcode: 754460 Dial by your location +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose) +1 833 568 8864 US (Toll-free) Meeting ID: 160 355 3447 Applicants are encouraged to visit the UT State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by June 2022 and expects to execute awards by September 2022. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $20,000, and the estimated funding ceiling is $200,000. The funding floor means the minimum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded. The ceiling is the maximum agreement funding amount for the Federal share per agreement awarded.

Category: Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources.

Applying now

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