The NRCS Connecticut is offering the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to encourage the development and adoption of innovative conservation practices on agricultural lands. Up to $203,000 is available for projects within Connecticut, with grants awarded through a competitive process. Eligible entities from Connecticut and neighboring states can apply for grant awards lasting one to three years. Projects must align with CIG objectives, request federal funds of $75,000 or less, and focus on Connecticut implementation. Applications are due by June 12, 2015, and the State Conservationist may adjust funding amounts at their discretion.
Opportunity ID: 276030
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-CT-15-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant 2015 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 20, 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: | $203,000 |
| 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 federally recognized tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations or individuals. |
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 Connecticut and surrounding states for projects within the state of Connecticut. For fiscal year 2015, up to $203,000 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: | Connecticut NRCS Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nancy Ferlow
State Resource Conservationist Phone 860-871-4049 Email:nancy.ferlow@ct.usda.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Nancy Ferlow State Resource Conservationist Phone 860-871-4049 Email: nancy.ferlow@ct.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00216324 | Apr 20, 2015 | Jun 12, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
276030 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
276030 SF424B-1.1.pdf
276030 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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