Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS OR CIG 21 NOFO0001083
The Oregon CIG_FY 2021 opportunity is a competitive grant program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) that is meant to spark new, practical conservation ideas and help move promising conservation technologies and approaches into real-world use. This particular competition is limited to projects that will be carried out in Oregon, and it is focused on innovation in agriculture, environmental stewardship, and natural resource conservation. The program is offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912, and it is designed to support projects that test, demonstrate, and encourage adoption of conservation solutions rather than routine or standard practice.
For FY 2021 in Oregon, NRCS set aside up to $150,000 total for awards under this notice, and the agency expected to make about two awards. Individual projects can last from one to three years, giving applicants room to design either shorter demonstrations or multi-season efforts that need more time to produce results and meaningful adoption. The federal funding range is clearly defined: the minimum (funding floor) is $5,000 and the maximum (funding ceiling) is $100,000 per award, with $100,000 also stated as the maximum award amount for any single project in this funding cycle. These floor and ceiling figures refer to the total federal share for the full agreement, not to a single year or budget period.
Eligibility is broad and intentionally inclusive, covering essentially all non-federal applicants and individuals, with federal agencies being the only entities explicitly excluded. Eligible applicant types include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled universities; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status; for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); small businesses; and individuals. In other words, NRCS is inviting proposals from public institutions, academic partners, nonprofits, private-sector innovators, and individual applicants, as long as the work is proposed for Oregon and fits the purpose of advancing innovative conservation.
The application process runs through Grants.gov only, and the deadline for submission was 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 7, 2021. Applicants dealing with technical submission problems were directed to Grants.gov Applicant Support (1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov), and NRCS staff noted they cannot assist with setting up or troubleshooting Grants.gov accounts, so applicants needed to plan ahead to avoid last-minute access issues. The notice also established a formal question period: questions about the funding opportunity could be submitted until April 9, 2021, and NRCS planned to post responses on Grants.gov roughly two weeks before the application deadline so all applicants could benefit from the same clarifications.
NRCS shared an anticipated timeline for award decisions and startup. Selections were expected by June 4, 2021, with award execution targeted by August 31, 2021. The opportunity was created on March 8, 2021, and published under Funding Opportunity Number USDA NRCS OR CIG 21 NOFO0001083, titled "Oregon CIG_FY 2021." Overall, this funding is aimed at helping Oregon-based conservation innovation move from concept or pilot stage toward on-the-ground testing, proof of value, and broader uptake by producers and land managers, within a modest, targeted grant size and a relatively short project window of up to three years.Apply for USDA NRCS OR CIG 21 NOFO0001083
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Oregon CIG_FY 2021" 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 08, 2021.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 07, 2021. (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 $100,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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), 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, Individuals, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses.
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Oregon CIG_FY 2021 (USDA NRCS) - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Oregon CIG_FY 2021 grant opportunity?
Oregon CIG_FY 2021 is a competitive grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It is intended to spark new, practical conservation ideas and help move promising conservation technologies and approaches into real-world use.
What is the main purpose of this program?
The program is designed to support projects that test, demonstrate, and encourage adoption of innovative conservation solutions. It is specifically aimed at innovation in agriculture, environmental stewardship, and natural resource conservation rather than funding routine or standard practice.
Is this opportunity limited to Oregon projects?
Yes. This particular competition is limited to projects that will be carried out in Oregon.
Who is offering this grant?
The grant is offered by USDA NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service).
Is this a competitive or non-competitive program?
This is a competitive grant program.
What is the CFDA number for this opportunity?
The program is offered as a discretionary grant under CFDA 10.912.
How much total funding is available for Oregon under this notice?
For FY 2021 in Oregon, NRCS set aside up to $150,000 total for awards under this notice.
How many awards did NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expected to make about two awards.
What is the minimum and maximum award amount?
The minimum (funding floor) is $5,000 and the maximum (funding ceiling) is $100,000 per award. The maximum award amount for any single project in this funding cycle is $100,000.
Do the award floor and ceiling apply per year or for the entire project?
The floor and ceiling figures refer to the total federal share for the full agreement, not to a single year or budget period.
How long can a project last?
Individual projects can last from one to three years.
What types of projects is NRCS looking to fund?
NRCS is looking to fund projects that move conservation innovation from concept or pilot stage toward on-the-ground testing, proof of value, and broader uptake by producers and land managers.
Is this funding intended for routine conservation practices?
No. The notice states the program is designed to support testing, demonstration, and adoption of conservation solutions rather than routine or standard practice.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad and intentionally inclusive, covering essentially all non-federal applicants and individuals. Eligible applicant types include state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and state-controlled universities; private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) status); for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); small businesses; and individuals.
Are federal agencies eligible to apply?
No. Federal agencies are the only entities explicitly excluded from eligibility.
Can individuals apply?
Yes. Individuals are included as eligible applicants.
Can for-profit organizations apply?
Yes. For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses) are listed as eligible applicant types.
Can nonprofits apply if they do not have 501(c)(3) status?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible.
Can universities and schools apply?
Yes. Independent school districts, public and state-controlled universities, and private institutions of higher education are all listed as eligible applicant types.
Can tribal governments or tribal organizations apply?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are included as eligible applicant types.
Where must the work be performed?
The competition is limited to projects that will be carried out in Oregon.
How do applicants submit an application?
Applications must be submitted through Grants.gov only.
What was the application deadline?
The submission deadline was 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 7, 2021.
Was there a formal period for submitting questions about the opportunity?
Yes. Questions about the funding opportunity could be submitted until April 9, 2021.
How were answers to applicant questions shared?
NRCS planned to post responses on Grants.gov roughly two weeks before the application deadline so that all applicants could benefit from the same clarifications.
Who should applicants contact for technical issues with Grants.gov submissions?
Applicants dealing with technical submission problems were directed to Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov.
Can NRCS help applicants set up or troubleshoot Grants.gov accounts?
No. NRCS staff noted they cannot assist with setting up or troubleshooting Grants.gov accounts, so applicants needed to plan ahead to avoid last-minute access issues.
When were selections expected to be made?
Selections were expected by June 4, 2021.
When was award execution targeted?
Award execution was targeted by August 31, 2021.
When was this opportunity created?
The opportunity was created on March 8, 2021.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this notice?
The Funding Opportunity Number is USDA NRCS OR CIG 21 NOFO0001083.
What is the official title of the opportunity?
The opportunity is titled "Oregon CIG_FY 2021."
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