The Maryland NRCS is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to fund innovative conservation approaches. With $200,000 available in FY 2015, the grants aim to support projects that must start within 12 months and be completed within 36 months of receiving funding. Eligible applicants like Indian Tribes, governments, and NGOs can participate in the statewide competitive grants process. The grants focus on enhancing conservation practices through new technologies and methods. Applications must align with Maryland’s program objectives and meet specific eligibility criteria as outlined in the application instructions. Deadline for submissions is on Aug 12, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 277789
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MD-15-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants Fy 2015 Announcement for Program Funding – Maryland |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | 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 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 13, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and Local Units of Government, Non-governmental Organizations, and Individuals |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | South Carolina State Office |
| Description: | The Maryland NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Maryland NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 will be $200,000. 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 Maryland program objectives and eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to the Conservation Innovation Grant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Denise Brooks
443/482-2917 Email:Denise.Brooks@md.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This modification list a question asked by a potential application that we never received clarification from the applicant regarding the question, in order to post a response. | Aug 11, 2015 | |
| This modification has a list of questions along with a response to the questions asked by potential applicants regarding the FY 2015 CIG Announcement for Program Funding for Maryland | Aug 11, 2015 | |
| The purpose of this modification is to provide an answer to a question asked by a potential applicant. | Aug 11, 2015 | |
| Thie announcement synopsis is being modified to add, as an attachment, the answer to a question asked by a potential applicant. | Aug 06, 2015 | |
| The purpose of this modification is provide answers to questions asked, for CIG No. USDA-NRCS-MD-001. See attachment for questions and answers. | Jul 30, 2015 | |
| Jul 20, 2015 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MD-15-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants Fy 2015 Announcement for Program Funding – Maryland |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | 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 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 13, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and Local Units of Government, Non-governmental Organizations, and Individuals |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | South Carolina State Office |
| Description: | The Maryland NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Maryland NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 will be $200,000. 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 Maryland program objectives and eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to the Conservation Innovation Grant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Denise Brooks
443/482-2917 Email:Denise.Brooks@md.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MD-15-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants Fy 2015 Announcement for Program Funding – Maryland |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | 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 5 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and Local Units of Government, Non-governmental Organizations, and Individuals |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | South Carolina State Office |
| Description: | The Maryland NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Maryland NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 will be $200,000. 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 Maryland program objectives and eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to the Conservation Innovation Grant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Denise Brooks
443/482-2917 Email:Denise.Brooks@md.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MD-15-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants Fy 2015 Announcement for Program Funding – Maryland |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | 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 4 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 11, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and Local Units of Government, Non-governmental Organizations, and Individuals |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | South Carolina State Office |
| Description: | The Maryland NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Maryland NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 will be $200,000. 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 Maryland program objectives and eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to the Conservation Innovation Grant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Denise Brooks
443/482-2917 Email:Denise.Brooks@md.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MD-15-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants Fy 2015 Announcement for Program Funding – Maryland |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | 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 3 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 06, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and Local Units of Government, Non-governmental Organizations, and Individuals |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | South Carolina State Office |
| Description: | The Maryland NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Maryland NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 will be $200,000. 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 Maryland program objectives and eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to the Conservation Innovation Grant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Denise Brooks
443/482-2917 Email:Denise.Brooks@md.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MD-15-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants Fy 2015 Announcement for Program Funding – Maryland |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 30, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and Local Units of Government, Non-governmental Organizations, and Individuals |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | South Carolina State Office |
| Description: | The Maryland NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Maryland NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 will be $200,000. 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 Maryland program objectives and eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to the Conservation Innovation Grant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Denise Brooks
443/482-2917 Email:Denise.Brooks@md.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MD-15-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants Fy 2015 Announcement for Program Funding – Maryland |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | 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: | Jul 20, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 12, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 11, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and Local Units of Government, Non-governmental Organizations, and Individuals |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | South Carolina State Office |
| Description: | The Maryland NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Maryland NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 will be $200,000. 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 Maryland program objectives and eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to the Conservation Innovation Grant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Denise Brooks
443/482-2917 Email:Denise.Brooks@md.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 277789 Full Announcement-1 -> 2015 cig announcement for program funding -maryland.pdf
Folder 277789 Other Supporting Documents-Optional Forms 1 -> attachments-v1.1.pdf
Folder 277789 Other Supporting Documents-Optional Forms 1 -> objective work plan.pdf
Folder 277789 Other Supporting Documents-Question from a Potential Applicant 1 -> attempt to answer a question.pdf
Folder 277789 Other Supporting Documents-Questions with Responses Submitted by Potential Applicants for FY 2015 CIG Announcemt 1 -> questions and answers to cig 2015 application for maryland.pdf
Folder 277789 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424 Family Attachments 1 -> disclosure of lobbying activities.pdf
Folder 277789 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424 Family Attachments 1 -> usda-3030.pdf
Folder 277789 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424 Family Attachments 1 -> assurances non-construction programs.pdf
Folder 277789 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424 Family Attachments 1 -> budget narrative.pdf
Folder 277789 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424 Family Attachments 1 -> application for federal assistance.pdf
Folder 277789 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424 Family Attachments 1 -> project_abstract-v1.1.pdf
Folder 277789 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424 Family Attachments 1 -> budget informtion non-construction.pdf
Folder 277789 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424 Family Attachments 1 -> project narrative file.pdf
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