Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS MO CIG 22 NOFO0001156
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Missouri Program is a competitive grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) to encourage new and practical conservation ideas. The program is designed to stimulate the development, testing, and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, with the expectation that successful concepts can be used more broadly to improve natural resource outcomes. This particular competition is limited to projects that will be carried out in the state of Missouri and is funded under CFDA 10.912, with the overall activity focus spanning agriculture, environmental protection, and natural resource conservation.
For FY 2022, NRCS set aside up to $500,000 total for the Missouri CIG competition, with an expected five awards. Individual awards can be as large as $300,000, and projects may run anywhere from one to three years. The funding instrument is a discretionary grant, meaning applications are reviewed and selected competitively rather than awarded automatically. While the notice emphasizes innovation, it is clear the intent is not innovation for its own sake, but innovation that can be demonstrated, validated, and adopted in real-world conservation settings within Missouri.
Eligibility is intentionally broad. Nearly all non-federal entities and even individuals may apply, with federal agencies being the only explicit exception. Eligible applicant types listed include state, county, and local governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations both with and without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); and small businesses. In other words, the competition is open to a wide range of organizations that can credibly design and carry out a conservation innovation project in Missouri.
Applications had to be submitted through Grants.gov, and the deadline specified in the notice was 11:59 pm Eastern Time on Friday, May 6, 2022 (opportunity number USDA NRCS MO CIG 22 NOFO0001156). The notice highlights a common practical issue for applicants: NRCS program staff cannot help with Grants.gov account setup or system troubleshooting. Applicants experiencing technical problems were directed to Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The agency also limited the types of questions it would answer during the competition period, indicating it would only respond to questions tied to the contents of the funding notice itself (for example, dates, page references, or clarifying inconsistencies), and would not provide feedback on whether an applicant is eligible or whether a proposal idea is strong.
NRCS provided an estimated selection and award timeline to help applicants plan. The agency anticipated making selections by June 1, 2022 and expected to execute awards by September 15, 2022, while also noting that these dates were estimates and could change. Overall, the Missouri CIG program is best understood as a time-limited, Missouri-focused funding opportunity aimed at moving promising conservation concepts from idea to on-the-ground demonstration and adoption, with moderate-sized awards and a relatively short project window intended to produce tangible results.Apply for USDA NRCS MO CIG 22 NOFO0001156
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants Missouri Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 10.912.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 07, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 06, 2022 Applications must be received by 1159 pm Eastern Time.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $300,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: 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 tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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