Alaska Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)

Alaska Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

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gov Maintenance Calendar USDA-NRCS-AK-CIG-22-NOFO0001148 Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 – Alaska Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:USDA-NRCS-AK-CIG-22-NOFO0001148 Funding Opportunity Title:Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2022 – Alaska Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Agriculture Expected Number of Awards:3 Assistance Listings:10.

912 -- Environmental Quality Incentives Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Jul 07, 2022 Original Closing Date for Applications:Apr 11, 2022 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants. gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 11 2022. Current Closing Date for Applications:Apr 11, 2022 Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.

gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on April 11 2022. Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 415,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility: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 Alaska.

## Additional Information Agency Name:Natural Resources Conservation Service Description:**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 Alaska.

A total of up to $415,000 is available for the Alaska (State) 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 $415,000. For new users of Grants. gov, see Section D.

of the Full Announcement in the Related Documents tab of this opportunity 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 April 11 2022.

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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 11, 2022 at 2 p. m. Alaska Standard Time.

Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to this opportunity and the Alaska CIG website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Alaska State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2022 and expects to execute awards by September 30, 2022.

These dates are estimates and are subject to change. **Federal Funding Floor and Ceiling Amounts** The estimated funding floor for this opportunity is $5,000, and the estimated funding ceiling is $415,000. 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. These numbers refer to the total agreement amount, not any specific budget period. **Federal Financial Assistance Training** The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance.

Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www. cfo.

gov/grants-training/. It consists of five modules covering each of the following topics: 1) laws, regulations, and guidance; 2) financial assistance mechanisms; 3) uniform guidance administrative requirements; 4) cost principles; and 5) risk management and single audit. FPAC agencies also apply Federal financial assistance regulations to certain non-assistance awards (e.g., non-assistance cooperative agreements).

For more information see the Full Announcement in the Related Documents tab of this opportunity Link to Additional Information:Related Documents Tab Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Grants Management Specialist Grants Management Specialist #### Health & Human Services * Frequently Asked Questions ## Your session will expire in 3 minutes.

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