The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), under the United States Department of Agriculture, is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). The grants aim to encourage the implementation of new conservation strategies and technologies. Eligible organizations and individuals can apply for funding for projects lasting between 1 to 3 years. The deadline to submit applications is August 03, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 178713
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NRCS-TX-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Texas NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Jun 21, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 03, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 03, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 02, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 225,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Individuals, federally recognized Indian Tribe, State, local unit of government, and non-governmental organization. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Texas State Office |
| Description:: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) utilizing Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funds to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 | Jun 21, 2012 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00128451 |
| Opening Date: | Jun 22, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 03, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Troy Daniell |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
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| optional_forms | Faith Based EEO Survey [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00128451 | Jun 22, 2012 | Aug 03, 2012 | View | Troy Daniell | Organization and Individual Applicants |