The NRCS is offering the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) specifically for Colorado with up to $1,000,000 available for FY 2008. Grants will not exceed $75,000 and are open to government or non-government organizations. Funding aims to support innovative conservation approaches and technologies through competitive statewide grants. Projects must be one to three years in duration. Applications are currently open until March 31, 2008, 12:00:00 AM EDT. Eligible parties can apply for grant awards by meeting the project objectives and criteria outlined in the notice.
Opportunity ID: 40593
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-CO-08-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants – Colorado State Component (Only Available in Colorado) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 13 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 02, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Colorado State Office |
| Description: | NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. For FY 2008, up to $1,000,000 is available for the Colorado State CIG competition. Grants under the Colorado state component will not exceed $75,000 from NRCS. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Colorado’s Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Bethany Mills
Contracting Officer Phone (720)544-2826 Email:bethany.mills@co.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 40593 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> Colorao CIG2008RFP[2].pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Bethany Mills Contracting Officer Phone (720)544-2826 Email: bethany.mills@co.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00006098 | Feb 02, 2008 | Mar 31, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40593 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
40593 SF424A-1.0.pdf
40593 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
40593 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
40593 Project-1.0.pdf
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