The Rhode Island Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a branch of the USDA, is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to foster innovative conservation practices and technologies. The grants, totaling up to $75,000 in FY 2015, are aimed at projects impacting participants eligible for EQIP in Rhode Island. Open to governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as individuals, the grant supports projects lasting between one and three years. The competitive process involves a pre-proposal stage followed by a full proposal submission for selected applicants. The initiative seeks to enhance conservation efforts in the region through innovative projects focused on conservation objectives. Applications must align with the guidelines to be considered for funding.
Opportunity ID: 277034
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-RI-15-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rhode Island NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 05, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 29, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 29, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $4,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe, State or local unit of government, non-governmental organization, or individual |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rhode Island State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications will be accepted for projects that impact participant eligible for EQIP in Rhode Island. Rhode Island NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2015 will be up to $75,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one (1) and three (3) years in duration. Funds will be awarded through a two-phase competitive grants process that will include (1) a pre-proposal process and (2) a full proposal process. The full proposal process will only be open to applicants whose pre-proposal applications are selected by Rhode Island NRCS. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for Rhode Island CIG projects. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. NRCS will request a full proposal package only from those applicants selected in the pre-proposal phase. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joseph Bachand
CIG Program Manager Phone 401-822-8818 Email:Joseph.Bachand@ri.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 277034 Full Announcement-1 -> usda-nrcs-ri-15-01_announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joseph Bachand CIG Program Manager Phone 401-822-8818 Email: Joseph.Bachand@ri.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00217275 | Jun 05, 2015 | Jun 29, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
277034 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
277034 SF424B-1.1.pdf
277034 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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