The Department of Agriculture is offering up to $250,000 in Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) in Idaho for fiscal year 2008. Individual grants of up to $75,000 are available to eligible entities and individuals for one to three year projects. The State Conservationist will review proposals through a competitive process. Eligible applicants include government and non-government organizations or individuals. The grants aim to support innovative conservation projects in Idaho. Applications must adhere to specific eligibility requirements and grant award criteria. Deadline for submission is March 28, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 40704
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-ID-08-04 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 27, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Individuals City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Idaho State Office |
| Description: | This notice announces the availability of up to $250,000 of CCC funds during fiscal year 2008 for the State of Idaho Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $75,000 each. The State Conservationist reserves the right to not fund any or all proposals. The Idaho 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 one and three year projects. This notice sets forth the applicant and project eligibility requirements, application procedures, and grant award criteria for proposed projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Idaho CIG Program Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine Catherman
Grants & Agreements Specialist Phone 208-685-6982 Email:CathermanChris@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 40704 Full Announcement-1 -> USDA NRCS-ID-08-04.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christine Catherman Grants & Agreements Specialist Phone 208-685-6982 Email: CathermanChris@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00006186 | Mar 28, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40704 SF424_Individual-1.0.pdf
40704 Project-1.0.pdf
40704 Budget-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
40704 Project_Abstract-1.0.pdf
40704 Other-1.0.pdf