The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is offering the Conservation Innovation Grant to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant aims to transfer conservation technologies and management systems into NRCS technical resources or the private sector. Projects targeting on-the-ground conservation, such as pilot projects and field demonstrations, are eligible for funding. Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and local governments, NGOs, and individuals. The grant supports single or multi-year projects up to 3 years. The State Conservationist will review proposals and may choose not to fund all projects. Deadline for applications is April 9, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 151253
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | CIG-USDA-NRCS-ND-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | North Dakota Conservation Innovation Grant FY 2012 |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 09, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 09, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 09, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 09, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 90,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | North Dakota State Office |
| Description:: | 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 enhancement 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, guides, and references or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. It is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success, and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. NRCS will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed 3 years, submitted to NRCS from eligible entities including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. The State Conservationist reserves the right to not fund any or all proposals. For information about the national program, visit: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/cig/. |
| 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 |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1