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NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2021 – Maine
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 Maine.
A total
of up to $250,000 is available for the Maine CIG competition in FY 202 1. 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 2021 is $75,00 0. 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 21, 202 1. 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 20, 202 1. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the NRCS-Maine State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.
The agency anticipates making selections by July 9, 2021 and expects to execute awards by August 31, 202 1.
Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Maine.
A total
of up to $250,000 is available for the Maine CIG competition in FY 202 1. 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 2021 is $75,00 0. 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 21, 202 1. 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 20, 202 1. Responses to questions posed will be posted on Grants.gov approximately two weeks before the application due date.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the NRCS-Maine State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.
The agency anticipates making selections by July 9, 2021 and expects to execute awards by August 31, 202 1.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Estimated Funding: $250,000
Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Estimated Funding: $250,000
Who's Eligible
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Additional Information of Eligibility:
Applicants and applications must meet eligibility criteria by the application deadline to be considered for award.
Eligible applicant type is determined by the implementing program statute.
Applicant entities identified in the SAM.gov exclusions database as ineligible, prohibited/restricted, or excluded from receiving Federal contracts and certain Federal assistance and benefits will not be considered for Federal funding, as applicable to the funding being requested under this Federal program (2 CFR 200.206(d)).
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 Maine.
The following entity types are eligible: All non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
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Date Posted:
2021-04-22
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Archive Date:
2021-07-21
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