OpportunityTitle: NRCS&#8217; Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2020 &#8211; Arkansas
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: 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 Arkansas. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application and may receive more than one award.
Description: NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG 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 Arkansas. A total of up to $300,000 is available for the Arkansas CIG competition in FY 2020. 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 2020 is $150,000
GrantorContactEmailDescription: lori.barker@usda.gov
GrantorContactText: Lori Barker &lt;br/&gt;Resource Conservationist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 870-523-8986, x3016
CloseDateExplanation: Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 30, 2020.  Applications must be submitted as a pdf of the complete application via email to AR-Programs@usda.gov.  Submissions must be received by the time and date due. Late submissions will not be reviewed or considered.  The agency will rely on system generated date and time receipt documentation for submission made e-mail to determine whether applications meet the submission deadline.