The Louisiana NRCS is offering the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to fund innovative conservation approaches and technologies. With $150,000 available in FY 2015, this statewide competitive grant aims to kickstart projects that must start within 12 months and finish within 36 months of the award. Eligible applicants include individuals, Indian Tribes, governments, and NGOs. Don’t miss the opportunity to apply by the deadline on June 12, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 275873
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-CIG-LA-15-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement 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: | Apr 15, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 12, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | USDA-NRCS-MSD-Ft Worth Office |
| Description: | The Louisiana NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Louisiana NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 will be $150,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Projects must begin implementation within 12 months of the grant award and must be completed within 36 months of the grant award. Applications will be accepted from eligible individuals and entities including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations. This notice identifies the Louisiana program objectives and eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS LA Agency Contact |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
John Pitre State Resource Conservationist USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government St. Alexandria, LA 71302 Phone: (318) 473-7774 E-mail: john.pitre@la.usda.gov Email:John.Pitre@la.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 275873 Full Announcement-1 -> synopsis_la-cig_fy2015.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | John Pitre State Resource Conservationist USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service 3737 Government St. Alexandria, LA 71302 Phone: (318) 473-7774 E-mail: john.pitre@la.usda.gov 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00216213 | Apr 15, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
275873 SF424_Mandatory_1_2-1.2.pdf
275873 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
275873 SF424A-1.0.pdf
275873 Budget-1.1.pdf
275873 Other-1.0.pdf
275873 Project-1.0.pdf
275873 Attachments-1.0.pdf
275873 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
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