The Kansas NRCS is offering the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to encourage innovative conservation methods and technologies. Non-Federal entities and individuals in Kansas can apply for projects lasting 1-3 years, with a maximum award of $50,000. The total funding available for CIG in FY 2018 is up to $200,000. Federal agencies are the only ineligible applicants. Deadline for applications is Apr 13, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 300551
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-KS-CIG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Kansas 2018 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) Announcement |
| 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 08, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 13, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 13, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Small businesses County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments State governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington State Office |
| Description: | NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Kansas. A total of up to $200,000 is available for CIG in FY 2018. All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of Federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2018 is $50,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Kansas CIG webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Monty Breneman
Kansas CIG Program Manager Email: monty.breneman@ks.usda.gov Phone: 785-823-4569 Email:monty.breneman@ks.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 300551 Full Announcement-KS 2018 CIG Full Announcement -> KS FY 18 CIG Announcement.pdf
Folder 300551 Other Supporting Documents-Example documents -> Sample_Budget A.pdf
Folder 300551 Other Supporting Documents-Example documents -> Sample_Pledge Agreement In-kind.pdf
Folder 300551 Other Supporting Documents-Example documents -> Sample_Budget C.pdf
Folder 300551 Other Supporting Documents-Example documents -> Sample_Project Description B.pdf
Folder 300551 Other Supporting Documents-Example documents -> Sample_Pledge Agreement Cash.pdf
Folder 300551 Other Supporting Documents-Example documents -> Sample_Project Description A.pdf
Folder 300551 Other Supporting Documents-Example documents -> Sample_Executive Summary.pdf
Folder 300551 Other Supporting Documents-Example documents -> Sample_Budget B.pdf
Folder 300551 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions -> CIG Instructions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Monty Breneman Kansas CIG Program Manager Email: monty.breneman@ks.usda.gov Phone: 785-823-4569 Email: monty.breneman@ks.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00238142 | Feb 08, 2018 | Apr 13, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
300551 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
300551 SF424A-1.0.pdf
300551 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
300551 SF3881-1.0.pdf
300551 SF424B-1.1.pdf
300551 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
300551 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
300551 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
300551 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
300551 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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