The U.S. Department Of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) funding to stimulate innovative conservation approaches and technologies in the Pacific Islands Area, including Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Non-federal entities and individuals are eligible to apply for awards up to $75,000 for projects lasting one to three years. The application deadline for this grant opportunity is July 12, 2019, at 5 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time.
Opportunity ID: 315853
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-PIA-CIG-19-GEN0010200 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Notice of Funding Opportunity (NFO) for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2019 – Pacific Islands 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: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 12, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 12, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 11, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
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, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in the Pacific Islands Area. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
U.S. Department Of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities eligible for projects carried out in the Pacific Islands Area locations including the state of Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. A total of up to $150,000 is available for 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 DUE DATE: Applications must be received by 5 p.m. Hawaii Standard Time on Friday, July 12, 2019. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Pacific Islands Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tony Ingersoll
Assistant Director for Technology Phone: 808-265-2781 Email:anthony.ingersoll@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 315853 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Full Announcement_USDA-NRCS-PIA-CIG-19-GEN0010200_revised.pdf
Folder 315853 Other Supporting Documents-General Terms & Conditions -> General Terms and Conditions -NRCS 6.9.2017.pdf
Folder 315853 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions-Samples -> Application Checklist_CIG_FY19.pdf
Folder 315853 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions-Samples -> Sample Pledge Agreement Cash.pdf
Folder 315853 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions-Samples -> Sample_Budget_A.pdf
Folder 315853 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions-Samples -> Sample Pledge Agreement In-kind.pdf
Folder 315853 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions-Samples -> Sample Project Narrative B.pdf
Folder 315853 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions-Samples -> Sample Project Narrative A.pdf
Folder 315853 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions-Samples -> SF424 – SF424A – Budget Instructions_CIG_FY2019.pdf
Folder 315853 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions-Samples -> Sample_Budget_B.pdf
Folder 315853 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions-Samples -> Sample_Budget_C.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tony Ingersoll Assistant Director for Technology Phone: 808-265-2781 Email: anthony.ingersoll@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00250878 | May 12, 2019 | Jul 12, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
315853 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
315853 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
315853 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
315853 SF424A-1.0.pdf
315853 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
315853 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
315853 SF424B-1.1.pdf
315853 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
315853 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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