The U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) in the Caribbean Area for projects in Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Up to $300,000.00 is available for innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Non-federal entities and individuals can apply, with project durations of one to three years. The maximum award amount for a single award is $75,000. Applications must be submitted by May 31, 2019, at 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
Opportunity ID: 314284
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-PR-CIG-19-GEN0010086 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal Fiscal Year 2019 – Caribbean Area |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 04 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 26, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Caribbean Area: Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. A total of up to $300,000.00 is available for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) in FY 2019. All non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2019 is $75,000.
Applications must be received by 3 p.m. Eastern Time on May 31, 2019.
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| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Caribbean Area Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Edwin Mas
Phone 787-831-3454 ex 106 Email:edwin.mas@pr.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 314284 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Full Announcement_USDA-NRCS-PR-CIG-19-GEN0010086.pdf
Folder 314284 Other Supporting Documents-NRCS General Terms &Conditions -> General Terms and Conditions -NRCS 6.9.2017.pdf
Folder 314284 Other Supporting Documents-SamplesInstructions -> Application Checklist_CIG_FY19.pdf
Folder 314284 Other Supporting Documents-SamplesInstructions -> Sample Pledge Agreement Cash.pdf
Folder 314284 Other Supporting Documents-SamplesInstructions -> Sample_Budget_A.pdf
Folder 314284 Other Supporting Documents-SamplesInstructions -> Sample Pledge Agreement In-kind.pdf
Folder 314284 Other Supporting Documents-SamplesInstructions -> Sample Project Narrative B.pdf
Folder 314284 Other Supporting Documents-SamplesInstructions -> Sample Project Narrative A.pdf
Folder 314284 Other Supporting Documents-SamplesInstructions -> SF424 – SF424A – Budget Instructions_CIG_FY2019.pdf
Folder 314284 Other Supporting Documents-SamplesInstructions -> Sample_Budget_B.pdf
Folder 314284 Other Supporting Documents-SamplesInstructions -> Sample_Budget_C.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Edwin Mas Phone 787-831-3454 ex 106 Email: edwin.mas@pr.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00249428 | Mar 26, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314284 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
314284 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
314284 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314284 SF424A-1.0.pdf
314284 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314284 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
314284 SF424B-1.1.pdf
314284 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
314284 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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