Wisconsin NRCS Accepting Proposals for 2022 Conservation Innovation Grants
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Wisconsin has announced the availability of $500,000 in Wisconsin Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. All non-federal entities and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Project proposal applications are due April 11, 2022.
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is a competitive program that supports the development of new tools, approaches, practices, and technologies to further natural resource conservation on private lands.
“Through creative problem solving and innovation, CIG partners work to address our nation’s water quality, air quality, soil health and wildlife habitat challenges, all while improving agricultural operations,” said Acting Wisconsin State Conservationist Eric Allness.
CIG project proposals must involve Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) eligible producers and should demonstrate the use of innovative technologies or approaches to address a natural resource concern. These resource concerns must fit into one of the following categories: Conservation Planning, Manure Management Systems or Climate Smart Management Systems.
Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in 2022 is $500,000 and the minimum award amount is $50,000. Applicants must match the USDA funds awarded on a dollar-for-dollar basis from non-Federal sources with cash and in-kind contributions.
Wisconsin CIG grant application materials are available on Grants.gov at: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=337928.
Complete application packets must be received by 10:59 p.m., Central Time on April 11, 2022, through http://www.grants.gov. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. Applicants may direct their questions regarding the process to NRCS Resource Conservationist Ryan Gerlich at (608) 662-4422, ext 227, or by email at ryan.gerlich@usda.gov.
The funding available through this NFO is Federal financial assistance. Grants 101 Training is highly recommended for those seeking knowledge about Federal financial assistance. The training is free and available to the public via https://www.cfo.gov/grants-training/.
