Louisiana NRCS is offering Conservation Innovative Grants (CIG) to encourage the development and implementation of innovative conservation techniques. With $150,000 available in funding for FY 2010, the competitive grants are open to various eligible individuals and organizations, including tribes, local governments, and NGOs. Projects should commence within 12 months of the award and must be finished within 36 months. Interested parties must submit applications using SF-424 forms as online submissions are not accepted. The grants aim to meet Louisiana’s conservation goals by supporting novel approaches and technologies. Application deadline: Apr 12, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 146993
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NRCS-LA-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Conservation Innovative Grants – Louisiana 2012 |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 27, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 150,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Louisiana State 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) 2010 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.
PLEASE NOTE: We are not taking electronic submissions. Please us the SF-424 family of forms attached with the Full Announcement section of this Grants.gov posting. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Added following note: “PLEASE NOTE: We are not taking electronic submissions. Please us the SF-424 family of forms attached with the Full Announcement section of this Grants.gov posting.” | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1