Connecticut NRCS is offering the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to encourage innovative conservation methods on agricultural lands. Eligible entities from various regions can apply for projects within Connecticut, with up to $192,000 in funding available for FY 2012. The competitive grants aim to support projects lasting one to three years, with a focus on developing and implementing new conservation technologies. Applicants must request federal funds of $75,000 or less to be considered. Applications must adhere to specific objectives and eligibility criteria outlined by NRCS for the Connecticut CIG sign-up. Deadline for submissions is March 30, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 141874
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NRCS-CT-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant FY 2012 Announcement for Program Funding |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 01, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 29, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 192,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe, state or local unit of government, non-governmental organization, or individual. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | NRCS-Connecticut State Office |
| Description:: | NRCS Connecticut requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies on agricultural lands. Applications will be accepted from any eligible entity within the 50 States, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands) and the Pacific Basin Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) for projects within the state of Connecticut. For fiscal year 2012, up to $192,000 may be available for the Connecticut statewide CIG competition. NRCS will reserve the right to offer more or less funding at the discretion of the State Conservationist. Funds will be awarded through a 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 duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. To participate in the Connecticut CIG sign-up, project proposals should request federal funds of $75,000 or less and must be implemented in the state of Connecticut. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 |
| Competition ID: | NRCS-2012-CIG |
| Competition Title: | Connecticut CIG 2012 |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00095612 |
| Opening Date: | Feb 01, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Nancy Ferlow |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | NRCS-2012-CIG | Connecticut CIG 2012 | PKG00095612 | Feb 01, 2012 | Mar 30, 2012 | View | Nancy Ferlow | Organization and Individual Applicants |