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Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2024 – Caribbean Area
Notice of Funding Opportunity SummaryNRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Caribbean Area Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico (PR) and the U. S. Virgin Islands (USVI)).
A total of up to $500,000 is available for the Caribbean Area CIG competition in FY 202 4. All non-Foreign, 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 2024 is $100,00 0. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.
of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.
Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly.Key DatesApplicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 15, 2024 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 NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO).
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 April 9, 2024 at 9 a.m.
Atlantic Standard Time.
Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the HYPERLINK website.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Caribbean Area CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2024 and expects to execute awards by July 30, 202 4. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico (PR) and the U. S. Virgin Islands (USVI)).
A total of up to $500,000 is available for the Caribbean Area CIG competition in FY 202 4. All non-Foreign, 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 2024 is $100,00 0. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D.
of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov.
Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly.Key DatesApplicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 15, 2024 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 NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO).
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 April 9, 2024 at 9 a.m.
Atlantic Standard Time.
Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the HYPERLINK website.
Applicants are encouraged to visit the Caribbean Area CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2024 and expects to execute awards by July 30, 202 4. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Estimated Funding: $500,000
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Date Posted:
2024-03-11
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2024-06-14
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