The Kansas Department of Agriculture is offering the Conservation Innovation Grants to promote the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Projects aim to transfer conservation technologies and management systems into NRCS technical manuals or to the private sector, emphasizing scaling proven, emerging conservation strategies. The grants fund on-the-ground conservation projects, including pilot projects and demonstrations, but not research projects, except for on-farm conservation research. Eligible entities from Kansas, such as Indian Tribes, local governments, NGOs, and individuals, can submit single or multiyear proposals. The proposals will undergo technical peer review and be evaluated based on specific criteria, leading to final selections by the NRCS State Conservationists.
Opportunity ID: 291198
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-KS-CIG-17-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Kansas Conservation Innovation Grants FY 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| 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: | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 15, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Private institutions of higher education State governments County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| 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 enhancements 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 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 multiyear projects, not to exceed three years, submitted by eligible entities from Kansas. 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 Kansas Review Board. The Kansas Review Board will make its recommendations for project approval to the NRCS State Conservationists who will make the final selections. |
| Link to Additional Information: | KS CIG website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Monty Breneman
KS CIG Program Manager 785-823-4569 Email:monty.breneman@ks.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 291198 Full Announcement-2017 KS CIG Announcement -> Signed 2017 CIG Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Monty Breneman KS CIG Program Manager 785-823-4569 Email: monty.breneman@ks.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00230209 | Jan 12, 2017 | Mar 15, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
291198 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
291198 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
291198 SF424A-1.0.pdf
291198 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
291198 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
291198 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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