Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), U.S. Department of Agriculture, that stimulates the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. The program makes up to million available in a given fiscal year, with a maximum award of million per project.

Projects may be between one and three years in duration. CIG is open to all non-Federal domestic applicants, including individuals, nonprofits, universities, state and local governments, and for-profit entities. Projects are expected to result in transferable conservation technologies, management systems, and practical resources for the private sector.

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gov Maintenance Calendar USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-23-NOFO0001311 Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGCLASSIC-23-NOFO0001311 Funding Opportunity Title:Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Classic Program for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2023 Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Agriculture Science and Technology and other Research and Development Expected Number of Awards:17 Assistance Listings:10.

912 -- Environmental Quality Incentives Program Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Oct 20, 2023 Original Closing Date for Applications:Oct 30, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Current Closing Date for Applications:Nov 03, 2023 Applications must be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time. Due to Grants.

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Archive Date:Dec 03, 2023 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 15,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Additional Information on Eligibility:This opportunity is open to all non-Federal domestic applicants.

## Additional Information Agency Name:Natural Resources Conservation Service Description:**Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary** NRCS is announcing the availability of up to $15 million in CIG funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production.

CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) to agricultural producers through the development of technical manuals, guides and for practical instruction for the private sector. Applications will be accepted from all non-Federal entities and individuals based in the United States (see Section III(A) Eligible Applicants).

Projects may be between 1 and 3 years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2023 is $2 million. For new users of Grants.

gov, see Section IV(A) for information about steps required before submitting an application through Grants. gov. Applicants must submit their applications through Grants. gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on November 3, 2023.

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. For inquiries specific to the content of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) requirements, contact the Federal awarding agency (Section VII of this NFO).

Please limit questions to 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 Classic applicants is scheduled for September 12, 2023 at 2pm Eastern Time.

Information on how to participate in the Microsoft Teams webinar can be obtained through the following link and phone number: **Join on your computer, mobile app or room device** Click here to join the meeting **Or call in (audio only)** Phone Conference ID: 621 758 351# Applicants are encouraged to visit the CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to: nrcscig@usda.

gov. The agency anticipates making selections by January 15, 2024 and expects to execute awards by May 31, 2024 _. _ These dates are estimates and are subject to change. Link to Additional Information:See Related Documents Tab.

Grantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: Send a copy to: FPAC. BC. GAD@USDA.

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