Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS NY CIG 24 NOFO0001390
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) through its FY 2024 New York State competition to encourage the development, testing, and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This opportunity is designed to move practical conservation ideas forward by supporting projects that can be carried out within New York and that help advance agricultural and natural resource conservation goals. The funding is being offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912, with the overall activity area tied to agriculture and conservation outcomes.
For FY 2024, NRCS has up to $500,000 total available for the New York CIG competition. Individual projects can be funded for anywhere from one to three years, and the maximum possible award for a single project is $500,000. NRCS indicates an expectation of about five awards, which suggests funds may be spread across multiple projects depending on the size and scope of the selected proposals.
Eligibility is broad. The competition is open to all non-Foreign, non-federal entities and to individuals, with federal agencies being the only category explicitly excluded. In other words, organizations and applicants that are not part of the federal government can generally apply, as long as they meet the eligibility rules described in Section C of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO). The work supported by the grant must be carried out in New York State.
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, and the deadline is May 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time. NRCS emphasizes that new Grants.gov users should plan ahead, because registering and completing the prerequisites to submit an application can take significant time. If an applicant runs into technical problems with Grants.gov itself, they must contact Grants.gov Applicant Support (1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov), since NRCS staff cannot help troubleshoot Grants.gov accounts or system access issues.
NRCS also sets expectations for questions from applicants. Questions should be limited to clarifying information already in the NFO, such as confirming dates, page references, or resolving apparent discrepancies in the announcement. NRCS will not respond to questions that ask them to pre-judge whether an applicant is eligible or whether a particular project idea is competitive or worthwhile. Applicants are encouraged to review the New York State CIG website for additional background about the program and how it operates in the state.
After the submission deadline, NRCS expects to make selection decisions by June 10, 2024, and to execute (finalize) awards by July 26, 2024. These dates are presented as estimates and may change. Key identifiers for this opportunity include the funding opportunity number USDA NRCS NY CIG 24 NOFO0001390, and the original posting date of March 11, 2024.Apply for USDA NRCS NY CIG 24 NOFO0001390
- The Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2024 – New York" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.912.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-03-11.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-05-10. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - FY 2024 New York Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program under the FY 2024 New York State competition. It supports the development, testing, and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies that advance agricultural and natural resource conservation goals in New York State.
Who is offering the funding?
The funding is offered by the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) through its New York State CIG competition.
What is the purpose of the New York CIG competition?
The purpose is to move practical conservation ideas forward by funding projects that encourage innovation and can be carried out within New York State, with outcomes tied to agriculture and conservation.
How much total funding is available for this competition?
NRCS has up to $500,000 total available for the FY 2024 New York CIG competition.
What is the maximum award amount per project?
The maximum possible award for a single project is $500,000.
How many awards does NRCS expect to make?
NRCS indicates an expectation of about five awards. This is an estimate and awards may vary depending on the size and scope of selected proposals.
How long can a project last?
Projects can be funded for a period of one to three years.
Where must the work be performed?
The work supported by this grant must be carried out in New York State.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad. The competition is open to all non-Foreign, non-federal entities and to individuals. Federal agencies are explicitly excluded. Applicants should also follow the eligibility rules described in Section C of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO).
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies are the only category explicitly excluded from eligibility in the provided description of this opportunity.
Is this a discretionary grant?
Yes. NRCS is offering this funding as a discretionary grant.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 10.912.
How do I submit an application?
Applications must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What is the application deadline?
The deadline to submit an application is May 10, 2024 at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Should new Grants.gov users do anything in advance?
Yes. NRCS emphasizes that new Grants.gov users should plan ahead because registering and completing prerequisites for submission can take significant time.
Who do I contact if I have technical problems with Grants.gov?
If you run into technical problems with Grants.gov, you must contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. NRCS staff cannot troubleshoot Grants.gov accounts or system access issues.
Can NRCS help me with my Grants.gov account or login issues?
No. NRCS staff cannot help troubleshoot Grants.gov accounts or system access issues. Grants.gov Applicant Support is the required point of contact for those problems.
What kinds of questions will NRCS answer about the opportunity?
NRCS expects questions to be limited to clarifying information already in the NFO. Examples include confirming dates, locating page references, or resolving apparent discrepancies in the announcement.
What kinds of questions will NRCS not answer?
NRCS will not respond to questions asking them to pre-judge whether an applicant is eligible or whether a particular project idea is competitive or worthwhile.
Where can applicants find more background about the New York CIG program?
Applicants are encouraged to review the New York State CIG website for additional background about the program and how it operates in the state.
When does NRCS expect to make selection decisions?
After the submission deadline, NRCS expects to make selection decisions by June 10, 2024. This date is presented as an estimate and may change.
When does NRCS expect to finalize (execute) awards?
NRCS expects to execute (finalize) awards by July 26, 2024. This date is presented as an estimate and may change.
What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is USDA NRCS NY CIG 24 NOFO0001390.
When was this opportunity originally posted?
The original posting date is March 11, 2024.
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