Conservation Innovation Grants Pennsylvania State Program
Agency: Natural Resources Conservation Service
- 10.912 -- Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary
NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State 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 state of Pennsylvania. A total of up to $150,000 is available for the Pennsylvania CIG competition in FY 2023. 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 2023 is $75,000.
...For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. 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 Dates
Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 26, 2023. 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 19, 2023 at 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the PA CSP website. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Pennsylvania State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program.
The agency anticipates making selections by June 30, 2023, and expects to execute awards by August 31, 2023. These dates are estimates and are subject to change. *
*There was an error in original posting and a webinar was not held or recorded.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Sample_Commitment_Letter.docx | Sample Commitment Letter | May 22, 2023 06:28 PM UTC |
| APPENDIX_A-APPENDIX_B-APPENDIX_C_for_NFOs_2022.02.14.pdf | APPENDIX A-APPENDIX B-APPENDIX C | May 5, 2023 06:16 PM UTC |
| Appendix_D_20230505.pdf | Appendix D | May 5, 2023 06:16 PM UTC |
| Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404.xlsx | Current_and_Pending_Support_Table_20230404 | May 2, 2023 07:47 PM UTC |
| USDA-NRCS-PA-CIG-23-NOFO0001289_20230505_REV.pdf | USDA-NRCS-PA-CIG-23-NOFO0001289_20230505_REV | May 5, 2023 06:15 PM UTC |
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Archived: June 25, 2023
Award
$150,000
Program Funding
6
Expected awards
$5,000
Award Minimum
$75,000
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
USDA-NRCS-PA-CIG-23-NOFO0001289
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Environment
Agriculture
Natural resources
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
2
Posted date:
April 11, 2023
Archive date:
June 25, 2023
