Natural Resources Conservation Service

Description

Webinar to be held for potential applicants on April 27, 2022 1-3pm EST Microsoft Teams meeting Join on your computer or mobile app Click here to join the meeting Or call in (audio only) +1 202-650-0123,,90248917# United States, Washington DC Phone Conference ID: 902 489 17# Find a local number Reset PIN 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 Caribbean Area. A total of up to $500,000.00 is available for the Caribbean Area 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 $100,000.00 For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. 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 May 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 pre-recorded. Please visit the CIG homepage for the latest updates on funding opportunities and CIG-related news. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Caribbean Area CIG website to learn more about the CIG state program. https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/main/pr/programs/financial/cig 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.

Who can apply

• State governments
• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Individuals
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Charlene Winters <br/>Grants Management Specialist
charlene.winters@usda.gov