Opportunity Information
Title
CAFO Improvement Fund SFY2025
Description
Funds may be used to protect/improve air, water, or soil quality or reduce greenhouse gas emissions on the CAFO site. Projects eligible for CAFO improvement grants are not eligible for funding under the Clean Water Act ยง 319 Nonpoint Source Grant program or the Idaho Ag BMP fund.
Applicants should download the CAFO workplan available below in the question submission section prior to starting an application here.
Awarding Agency Name
IDEQ
Agency Contact Name
Mary Anne Nelson
Agency Contact Phone
208-373-0291
Agency Contact Email
Mary.Anne.Nelson@deq.idaho.gov
Program
Fund Activity Categories
Agriculture, Environment, Natural Resources
Opportunity Manager
Mary Anne Nelson
Additional Users
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Opportunity Funding
$2,000,000.00
Funding Sources
State
Award Information
Award Ceiling
$400,000.00
Award Type
Competitive
Matching Requirement
Yes
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Allow Multiple Applications
Yes
Question Submission Information
Question Submission Open Date
Question Submission Close Date
Question Submission Email Address
Question Submission Additional Information
Download CAFO Workplan below to begin development of application. Use this workplan to inform budget and task development.
Attachments
Technical Assistance Session
Technical Assistance Session
Yes
Session Date and Time
Conference Info / Registration Link
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Eligible Applicants
Additional Eligibility Information
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- A minimum of 40% of the total project costs must come from sources other than the CAFO Improvement Fund.
- Projects must start within one year of the award and be completed within 3 years.
- Producer must have an approved and current Environmental/Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) in accordance with state regulations and must comply, as demonstrated by the most recent NMP review.
- Demonstrate how project/equipment/practice will be maintained over time.
- Project must be implemented within the CAFO management area.