OpportunityTitle: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS&#8217; Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2020 &#8211; Iowa
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: All U.S.-based non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply
Description: Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department Of Agriculture - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS&#8217; Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2020 &#8211; Iowa Initial Announcement Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-IA-CIG-20-NOFO0001007 Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program 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 Iowa. A total of up to $350,000.00 is available for the Iowa (State) 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 $100,000.00. APPLICATIONS DUE DATE: Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 26, 2020. SUBMISSIONS: Applications must be submitted electronically through grants.gov. In addition, a PDF of the complete application must be emailed to Judy.Martinson@usda.gov with a cc to Carolyn.Christian@usda.gov. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Applicants are encouraged to visit the Iowa State CIG website at https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/ia/programs/financial/cig/ to learn more about the CIG program. Questions about this announcement can be directed to Judy.Martinson@usda.gov or by calling 515-323-2229.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: NRCS Iowa Contact
GrantorContactText: Judy Martinson &lt;br/&gt;Phone: 515-323-2229 &lt;br/&gt;USDA-NRCS  &lt;br/&gt;210 Walnut Street &lt;br/&gt;Room 693 &lt;br/&gt;Des Moines, Iowa  50309
CloseDateExplanation: Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time on June 26, 2020.