The Michigan Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies within the state. This grant program is specifically designed to foster new and creative solutions in natural resource conservation. Applications are welcomed from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations and individuals located exclusively in Michigan. NRCS anticipates approximately $225,000.00 will be available for Fiscal Year 2012, supporting projects with durations between one and three years. Funds will be allocated through a statewide competitive grant process, emphasizing fully documented application packages.
Opportunity ID: 142014
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MI-CIG-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 02, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 29, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $225,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals State governments Special district governments County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | The Michigan Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from Michigan only. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2012 will be approximately $225,000.00. 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. Funds will be awarded through a State wide competitive grant process which will require all applicants to submit a complete and fully documented application package following all guidance contained in this notice. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Steven Law
3001 Collidge Road East Lanssing, MI 48823 Email:steve.law@mi.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 142014 Full Announcement-1 -> michigancig2012 (2).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Steven Law 3001 Collidge Road East Lanssing, MI 48823 Email: steve.law@mi.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00095731 | Feb 02, 2012 | Mar 30, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
142014 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
142014 Project-1.0.pdf
142014 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
142014 CDFI_2011_1_1-1.1.pdf
142014 Budget-1.1.pdf
142014 SF424A-1.0.pdf
142014 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
142014 Attachments-1.0.pdf
142014 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
142014 Mandatory_SF424D-1.1.pdf
142014 CDFI_0001_1_1-1.1.pdf
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