# Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – Vermont

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/usda-nrcs-vt-cig-21-nofo0001111-announcement-for-program-funding-for-nrcs-conservation/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333213

> Natural Resources Conservation Service offered grants of up to $175,000 (at least $10,000) to any type of organization. It expected to make about 5 awards worth $465,000 in total. Applications closed on June 29, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | USDA-NRCS-VT-CIG-21-NOFO0001111 |
| Agency | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | June 29, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $175,000 |
| Award floor | $10,000 |
| Expected awards | 5 |
| Total funding | $465,000 |
| 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"

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

## 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 Vermont. A total of up to $465,000.00 may be available for the _Vermont__ 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/or three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2021 is $175,000. 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 29, 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 31, 2021. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date. A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for May 3, 2021 at 1 p.m. Eastern Standard Time via Microsoft Teams by utilizing this link. For those wishing to join by phone only, call in to 1-202-650-0123 with this passcode; 690 660 179#. This webinar and alternate teleconference line are also posted to the Vermont NRCS CIG Website. Applicants should also visit the VT CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by July 22, 2021 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2021

## Questions people ask

### Is USDA-NRCS-VT-CIG-21-NOFO0001111 still open?

No. It closed on June 29, 2021.

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

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 Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – Vermont?

Closed June 29, 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 $175,000 each. About $465,000 in total across about 5 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.