The Department of Agriculture is offering the NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program to enhance the development and implementation of innovative conservation strategies and technologies within agriculture. This grant supports pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research to facilitate the adoption of new approaches by agricultural producers. The aim is to integrate these advancements into NRCS resources and the private sector, promoting sustainable practices and efficient resource management. Applications are accepted until May 21, 2018, 12:00:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 302136
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-OK-CIG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Program funding for NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants CIG for FY18 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Independent school districts Small businesses Individuals Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Kentucky State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies 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) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specific applied conservation question using a statistically valid design while employing farm-scale equipment on farms, ranches or private forest lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NRCS OK CIG Staff
Phone 405-742-1204 Email:okcig@nrcs.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Grantor contact email address corrected | Mar 23, 2018 | |
| changed from mandatory to discretionary | Mar 23, 2018 | |
| Mar 23, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-OK-CIG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Program funding for NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants CIG for FY18 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments Independent school districts Small businesses Individuals Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Kentucky State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies 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) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specific applied conservation question using a statistically valid design while employing farm-scale equipment on farms, ranches or private forest lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NRCS OK CIG Staff
Phone 405-742-1204 Email:okcig@nrcs.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-OK-CIG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Program funding for NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants CIG for FY18 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Kentucky State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies 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) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specific applied conservation question using a statistically valid design while employing farm-scale equipment on farms, ranches or private forest lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NRCS OK CIG Staff
Phone 405-742-1204 Email:oknrcscig@ok.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-OK-CIG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Program funding for NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants CIG for FY18 |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| 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: | Mar 23, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 21, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Kentucky State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies 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) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specific applied conservation question using a statistically valid design while employing farm-scale equipment on farms, ranches or private forest lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NRCS OK CIG Staff
Phone 405-742-1204 Email:oknrcscig@ok.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 302136 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> USDA-NRCS-OK-CIG-18-01.pdf
Folder 302136 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Documents -> Sample_Budget_B mod.pdf
Folder 302136 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Documents -> Sample Project Description A.pdf
Folder 302136 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Documents -> Sample Executive Summary_Redacted.pdf
Folder 302136 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Documents -> Pledge Agreement In-kind.pdf
Folder 302136 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Documents -> Sample_Budget_C mod.pdf
Folder 302136 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Documents -> Sample_Budget_A.pdf
Folder 302136 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Documents -> 2018_CIG_FactSheet_Template.pdf
Folder 302136 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Documents -> SF424 – SF424A – Budget Instructions.pdf
Folder 302136 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Documents -> Pledge Agreement Cash.pdf
Folder 302136 Other Supporting Documents-Sample Documents -> Sample Project Description B.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NRCS OK CIG Staff Phone 405-742-1204 Email: okcig@nrcs.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00239605 | Mar 23, 2018 | May 21, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
302136 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
302136 SF424A-1.0.pdf
302136 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
302136 SF3881-1.0.pdf
302136 SF424B-1.1.pdf
302136 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
302136 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
302136 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
302136 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
302136 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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