The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant is for advancing practices that leverage federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection alongside agricultural production. CIG projects aim to transfer proven conservation technologies and management systems into NRCS technical guides or the private sector. This initiative funds innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations, explicitly excluding research. Projects can span single or multi-year terms, up to three years. Eligible entities include Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, state/local governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals.
Opportunity ID: 46155
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-ND-09-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2009 Conservation Innovation Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 19, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $230,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | North Dakota State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals, guides, and references or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. It is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success, and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. NRCS will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed 3 years, submitted to NRCS from eligible entities including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. The State Conservationist reserves the right to not fund any or all proposals. For information about the national program, visit: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/cig/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | North Dakota NRCS Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Linda McArthur
Contract Specialist Phone 701-530-2010 Email:linda.mcarthur@nd.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Linda McArthur Contract Specialist Phone 701-530-2010 Email: linda.mcarthur@nd.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00011166 | Mar 19, 2009 | May 15, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46155 SF424-2.0.pdf
46155 SF424C-1.0.pdf
46155 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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