Opportunity Information: Apply for USDA NRCS NJ CIG 22 NOFO0001165
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) New Jersey State Program is a competitive grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), with funding provided through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). The program is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, with projects required to be carried out within the state of New Jersey. This funding opportunity is associated with Assistance Listing 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), and is posted under Notice of Funding Opportunity number USDA-NRCS-NJ-CIG-22-NOFO0001165.
For federal fiscal year 2022, NRCS set aside up to $275,000 total for the New Jersey state competition, with an expectation of making about two awards. Individual awards are expected to fall between a federal share minimum (floor) of $75,000 and a maximum (ceiling) of $275,000. The ceiling also functions as the maximum possible award amount for a single project in this competition. Funded projects may run from one to three years in duration, giving applicants flexibility to propose either shorter pilot efforts or multi-year demonstrations intended to support wider adoption.
Eligibility is broad and intentionally inclusive. All non-federal entities and individuals may apply, and the only entities explicitly excluded are federal agencies. Examples of eligible applicant types listed in the opportunity include state, county, and local governments; special district governments; independent school districts; public and private institutions of higher education; federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations; public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; nonprofit organizations (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)); for-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses); small businesses; and individuals. In practice, this means a wide range of organizations involved in agriculture, conservation, natural resources, research, extension, and technology development can compete, as long as the proposed work is conducted in New Jersey and aligns with the program goal of conservation innovation.
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, with a deadline of 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 23, 2022. The notice emphasizes that applicants are responsible for resolving Grants.gov registration and submission issues in advance, and directs technical problems to Grants.gov Applicant Support (phone and email provided). NRCS staff indicated they would only respond to questions tied to the content of the notice itself (such as dates or clarifications of text) and would not provide feedback on eligibility edge cases or the strength of individual proposals. To help applicants understand expectations, NRCS scheduled a CIG applicant webinar for March 31, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern, with participation details to be posted on the New Jersey CIG website, which applicants were encouraged to monitor for updates and additional program context.
The timeline provided in the notice was presented as an estimate: NRCS anticipated making selection decisions by July 15, 2022, and executing awards by September 30, 2022, with the caveat that these dates could change. The notice also flags that this opportunity is federal financial assistance, and it points prospective applicants to a free public "Grants 101" training hosted at cfo.gov. That training covers the core federal grants framework, including the main laws and guidance, award mechanisms, Uniform Guidance administrative requirements, cost principles, and risk management and single audit considerations, which can be especially useful for first-time applicants or organizations that do not routinely manage federal awards.Apply for USDA NRCS NJ CIG 22 NOFO0001165
- The Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service in the agriculture, environment, natural resources sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Conservation Innovation Grants New Jersey State Program" 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 11, 2022.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 23, 2022 Applications must be received by 1159 pm Eastern Time.. (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 $275,000.00 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), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) New Jersey State Program?
The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) New Jersey State Program is a competitive grant opportunity run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). It is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, with funded projects required to be carried out within the state of New Jersey.
Who is providing the funding for this opportunity?
Funding is provided through the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC), and the program is administered by USDA NRCS.
Is this a competitive grant program?
Yes. The New Jersey CIG State Program is described as a competitive grant opportunity, meaning applications are evaluated and only selected proposals receive awards.
Where must the project work take place?
Projects funded under this opportunity are required to be carried out within the state of New Jersey.
What federal program and listing is this opportunity associated with?
This funding opportunity is associated with Assistance Listing 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP).
What is the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) number for this grant?
The NOFO number is USDA-NRCS-NJ-CIG-22-NOFO0001165.
How much total funding was available for the New Jersey state competition (FY 2022)?
For federal fiscal year 2022, NRCS set aside up to $275,000 total for the New Jersey state competition.
How many awards did NRCS expect to make?
NRCS expected to make about two awards under this New Jersey state competition.
What was the expected size of individual awards?
Individual awards were expected to range from a minimum (floor) federal share of $75,000 up to a maximum (ceiling) of $275,000.
What is the maximum possible award amount for a single project?
The maximum (ceiling) of $275,000 also functions as the maximum possible award amount for a single project in this competition.
How long can funded projects last?
Funded projects may run from one to three years in duration.
Can applicants propose short pilot projects as well as multi-year demonstrations?
Yes. The notice states that project durations from one to three years provide flexibility for shorter pilot efforts or multi-year demonstrations intended to support wider adoption.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad: all non-federal entities and individuals may apply. The only entities explicitly excluded are federal agencies.
Are state, county, or local governments eligible?
Yes. The notice lists state, county, and local governments as examples of eligible applicant types.
Are special district governments eligible?
Yes. Special district governments are included as an eligible applicant type in the notice.
Are school districts eligible?
Yes. Independent school districts are listed as eligible applicant types.
Are colleges and universities eligible?
Yes. Both public and private institutions of higher education are listed as eligible.
Are tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Federally recognized tribal governments and other tribal organizations are listed as eligible applicant types.
Are public housing authorities eligible?
Yes. Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities are listed as eligible.
Are nonprofit organizations eligible?
Yes. The notice lists nonprofit organizations, including both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3) nonprofits, as eligible.
Are for-profit organizations eligible?
Yes. For-profit organizations (including those other than small businesses) are listed as eligible applicant types.
Are small businesses eligible?
Yes. Small businesses are included as eligible applicant types.
Can individuals apply?
Yes. Individuals are explicitly included as eligible applicants.
Are federal agencies allowed to apply?
No. Federal agencies are the only entities explicitly excluded from eligibility in the notice.
How were applications required to be submitted?
Applications had to be submitted electronically through Grants.gov.
What was the application deadline?
The deadline was 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 23, 2022.
What should applicants do about Grants.gov registration and submission issues?
The notice emphasizes that applicants are responsible for resolving Grants.gov registration and submission issues in advance of the deadline.
Where should technical problems with Grants.gov be directed?
The notice directs technical problems to Grants.gov Applicant Support (with phone and email provided in the opportunity materials).
What types of questions would NRCS staff answer about this opportunity?
NRCS staff indicated they would respond only to questions tied to the content of the notice itself (for example, dates or clarifications of the text).
What types of questions would NRCS staff not answer?
NRCS staff indicated they would not provide feedback on eligibility edge cases or on the strength of individual proposals.
Was there an applicant webinar for this opportunity?
Yes. NRCS scheduled a CIG applicant webinar for March 31, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern.
Where were the webinar participation details posted?
The notice stated that participation details would be posted on the New Jersey CIG website, and applicants were encouraged to monitor that site for updates and additional program context.
Were the selection and award dates fixed or subject to change?
The timeline was presented as an estimate, with a caveat that the anticipated dates could change.
When did NRCS anticipate making selection decisions?
NRCS anticipated making selection decisions by July 15, 2022 (estimated).
When did NRCS anticipate executing awards?
NRCS anticipated executing awards by September 30, 2022 (estimated).
Is this opportunity considered federal financial assistance?
Yes. The notice flags that this opportunity is federal financial assistance.
Is there any suggested training for first-time federal grant applicants?
Yes. The notice points prospective applicants to a free public "Grants 101" training hosted at cfo.gov.
What topics does the referenced "Grants 101" training cover?
According to the notice, the training covers the core federal grants framework, including the main laws and guidance, award mechanisms, Uniform Guidance administrative requirements, cost principles, and risk management and single audit considerations.
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