Opportunity Title:
On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials for FY 2022
Opportunity Number:
USDA-NRCS-NHQ-CIGOFT-22-NOFO0001212
Description:
NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) On-Farm Conservation Innovation Trials (On-Farm Trials) to stimulate the adoption and evaluation of innovative conservation approaches in partnership with agricultural producers. For 2022, applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects addressing at least one of the following priorities: irrigation management technologies; climate smart agricultural solutions; nutrient management; and soil health demonstration (SHD) trial. Up to $25 million is available for On-Farm Trials in 2022. NRCS anticipates that at least $10 million of On-Farm Trials funding in 2022 will be awarded to entities applying for the SHD component. On-Farm Trials projects may be between 3 and 5 years in duration.
Eligibility:
State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Small businesses
Private institutions of higher education
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City or township governments
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Special district governments
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For-profit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if their primary business is related to agriculture. Nonprofit entities are eligible for On-Farm Trials if they have experience working with agricultural producers.
Total Amount Available:
$25,000,000
Maximum Award:
$5,000,000
Minimum Award:
$250,000
Application Deadline:
September 22, 2022
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