This department is offering the Louisiana Conservation Innovation Grants aimed at fostering the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. These grants fund on-the-ground conservation projects, excluding pure research, to enhance environmental protection in conjunction with agricultural production. Eligible entities in Louisiana can submit proposals for single or multi-year projects, not exceeding three years. Proposals will undergo a thorough evaluation process by technical peer review panels and the Louisiana Review Board before final selections are made by the NRCS State Conservationist. The deadline for submission is March 3, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 291034
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-LA-CIG-17-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Louisiana Conservation Innovation Grants FY 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 03, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 03, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 02, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $100,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Small businesses Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals and guides or to the private sector. CIG is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven technology in order to increase adoption with an emphasis on opportunities to scale proven, emerging conservation strategies. CIG promotes sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, and facilities among communities, governments, and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a wider range of users. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. CIG does not fund research projects, with the exception of on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specified conservation-related question using a statistically valid design, while employing farm-scale equipment on farm fields. Specifically, a valid study design will use an appropriate number of replications and statistical analysis of results. To the extent NRCS funds research projects through CIG, the Agency will only fund research projects that stimulate innovative approaches to natural resource management in conjunction with agricultural production. NRCS will accept proposals under this notice for single or multi year projects, not to exceed three years, submitted by eligible entities from Louisiana. Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. Complete proposals received by applicable deadlines will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel based on the Proposal Evaluation Criteria identified in the instructions in section V.B. Proposals, along with their associated technical peer review, will then be forwarded to the Louisiana Review Board. The Louisiana Review Board will make its recommendations for project approval to the NRCS State Conservationist who will make the final selections. |
| Link to Additional Information: | National CIG website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Pitre
State CIG Program Manager 318-473-7774 Email:john.pitre@la.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 291034 Full Announcement-2017 LA CIG Announcement -> LA 2017 CIG Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | John Pitre State CIG Program Manager 318-473-7774 Email: john.pitre@la.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00230067 | Mar 03, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
291034 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
291034 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
291034 SF424A-1.0.pdf
291034 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
291034 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
291034 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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