The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Florida is offering the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for innovative conservation projects in the state. This grant aims to support the development and adoption of new conservation technologies and approaches. With up to $150,000 available for the State CIG competition in FY 2008, eligible organizations and individuals can apply for projects focusing on natural resource concerns, technology, or wildlife. Proposals for projects lasting between one to three years will be evaluated through a competitive process. Applicants must adhere to the specified objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions outlined in the grant notice. Closing date for applications is April 30, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 40849
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-FL-08-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants – FY-2008 Florida State Component |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 30, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Florida State Office |
| Description: | NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted for proposals that with be implemented in the State of Florida. For FY 2008, up to $150,000 is available for the State CIG competition. Funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process. There are three CIG components available in FY 2008: Natural Resource Concerns Component, Technology Component, and the Wildlife Component. 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: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lynn Merrill
Contracting Officer Phone 352-338-9553 Email:lynn.merrill@fl.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 40849 Full Announcement-1 -> CIG_STATE_ANNOUNCEMENT_FUND_2008FLfnl.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lynn Merrill Contracting Officer Phone 352-338-9553 Email: lynn.merrill@fl.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00006420 | Apr 30, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40849 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
40849 SF424A-1.0.pdf
40849 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
40849 Attachments-1.0.pdf
40849 Other-1.0.pdf
40849 Project-1.0.pdf
40849 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
40849 Budget-1.1.pdf
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