Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Assistance Listings
- 10.912 -- Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A total ofup to $250,000 is available for CIG in FY 2019. 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 2019 is $75,000.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply or projects carried out in Pennsylvania. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application and may receive more than one award for different projects addressing different categories.
Grantor contact information
Description
Noel Soto
USDA-NRCS- PA State Office
359 East Park Drive, Suite 2
Harrisburg, PA 17111
Phone: 717-237-2173
Email: noel.soto@pa.usda.gov
PA NRCS State Contact
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| General_Terms_and_Conditions_-NRCS_6.9.2017.pdf | General Terms and Conditions | May 8, 2019 03:09 PM UTC |
| Sample_Budget_C.pdf | Sample Budget C | May 8, 2019 03:20 PM UTC |
| SF424_-_SF424A_-_Budget_Instructions_CIG_FY2019.pdf | SF 424A | May 8, 2019 03:23 PM UTC |
| Sample_Pledge_Agreement_Cash.pdf | Sample Cash Agreement | May 8, 2019 03:13 PM UTC |
| Sample_Pledge_Agreement_In-kind.pdf | Sample In-Kind | May 8, 2019 03:14 PM UTC |
| Mandatory_SF424B-V1.1.pdf | SF 424B | May 8, 2019 03:12 PM UTC |
| USDA-NRCS-PA-CIG-19-GEN0010130_Final.pdf | CIG PA Announcement | May 8, 2019 03:06 PM UTC |
| Application_Checklist_CIG_FY19.pdf | CIG Checklist | May 8, 2019 03:08 PM UTC |
| SFLLL_1_2-V1.2.pdf | SF-LLL | May 8, 2019 03:29 PM UTC |
| SF424_Mandatory_1_2-V1.2.pdf | SF 424 | May 8, 2019 03:23 PM UTC |
| Sample_Budget_A.pdf | Sample Budget A | May 8, 2019 03:16 PM UTC |
| GG_LobbyingForm-V1.1.pdf | Lobbying form | May 8, 2019 03:11 PM UTC |
| Sample_Project_Narrative_B.pdf | Project Narrative B | May 8, 2019 03:15 PM UTC |
| SF3881-V1.0.pdf | ACH Vendor Forms | May 8, 2019 03:28 PM UTC |
| Key_Contacts-V1.0.pdf | Key Contacts | May 8, 2019 03:12 PM UTC |
| Sample_Project_Narrative_A.pdf | Project Narrative A | May 8, 2019 03:15 PM UTC |
| Sample_Budget_B.pdf | Sample Budget B | May 8, 2019 03:18 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: August 6, 2019
Award
$250,000
Program Funding
4
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$75,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NRCS-PA-CIG-19-GEN0010130
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
--
Category of Funding Activity:
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
2
Posted date:
May 8, 2019
Archive date:
August 6, 2019
