The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont is offering the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) for Fiscal Year 2012. This grant is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies within Vermont. Approximately $175,000 is available through a statewide competitive process. Eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations, individuals, and legal entities can apply for projects lasting 1 to 3 years, addressing specified natural resource concerns. Applications for this funding must be received by April 17, 2012, for projects to be implemented solely within Vermont.
Opportunity ID: 152097
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCS501201 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Vermont Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY 2012 |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 17, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $175,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURENatural Resources Conservation ServiceConservation Innovation GrantsFiscal Year 2012 Announcement of Program Funding (APF)Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.912EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont(VT), 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. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of the Vermont State CIG competition in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 will be approximately $175,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Only projects to be implemented within the state of Vermont will be considered.There are three categories of natural resources concerns or technology needs in the State CIG forFY 2012. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations, individuals or legal entities for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects,the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to CIG.DATES: Applications must be received in the NRCS Vermont State Office by 4 p.m. EasternDaylight Time (EDT) on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.ADDRESS: The address for hand-delivered applications or applications submitted using mail or overnight courier service is: Conservation Innovation Grants Program, c/o Robert Kort, USDANatural Resources Conservation Service, 356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105, Colchester,Vermont 05446. Contact phone number for hand-delivered applications is (802) 951-6796 x233.To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow theinstructions, or email to bob.kort@vt.usda.gov.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Kort, Vermont State CIG Program Manager, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105, Colchester, VT 05446; Phone: (802) 951-6796 x233; Fax: (802) 951-6327; email:bob.kort@vt.usda.gov, Subject: Conservation Innovation Grants APF; or consult the VermontNRCS web site at http://www.vt.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CIG/index.htm |
| Link to Additional Information: | Vermont NRCS Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mary Sturgeon
Phone 802-951-6795 Email:mary.sturgeon@vt.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Added URL | Mar 12, 2012 | |
| Mar 12, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCS501201 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Vermont Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY 2012 |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 17, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $175,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURENatural Resources Conservation ServiceConservation Innovation GrantsFiscal Year 2012 Announcement of Program Funding (APF)Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.912EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont(VT), 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. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of the Vermont State CIG competition in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 will be approximately $175,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Only projects to be implemented within the state of Vermont will be considered.There are three categories of natural resources concerns or technology needs in the State CIG forFY 2012. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations, individuals or legal entities for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects,the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to CIG.DATES: Applications must be received in the NRCS Vermont State Office by 4 p.m. EasternDaylight Time (EDT) on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.ADDRESS: The address for hand-delivered applications or applications submitted using mail or overnight courier service is: Conservation Innovation Grants Program, c/o Robert Kort, USDANatural Resources Conservation Service, 356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105, Colchester,Vermont 05446. Contact phone number for hand-delivered applications is (802) 951-6796 x233.To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow theinstructions, or email to bob.kort@vt.usda.gov.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Kort, Vermont State CIG Program Manager, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105, Colchester, VT 05446; Phone: (802) 951-6796 x233; Fax: (802) 951-6327; email:bob.kort@vt.usda.gov, Subject: Conservation Innovation Grants APF; or consult the VermontNRCS web site at http://www.vt.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CIG/index.htm |
| Link to Additional Information: | Vermont NRCS Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mary Sturgeon
Phone 802-951-6795 Email:mary.sturgeon@vt.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCS501201 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Vermont Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY 2012 |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| 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: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 17, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $175,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Innovation Grants Fiscal Year 2012 Announcement of Program Funding (APF) Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.912 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont (VT), 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. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of the Vermont State CIG competition in Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 will be approximately $175,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Only projects to be implemented within the state of Vermont will be considered. There are three categories of natural resources concerns or technology needs in the State CIG for FY 2012. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations, individuals or legal entities for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. DATES: Applications must be received in the NRCS Vermont State Office by 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. ADDRESS: The address for hand-delivered applications or applications submitted using mail or overnight courier service is: Conservation Innovation Grants Program, c/o Robert Kort, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105, Colchester, Vermont 05446. Contact phone number for hand-delivered applications is (802) 951-6796 x233. To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow the instructions, or email to bob.kort@vt.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Kort, Vermont State CIG Program Manager, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105, Colchester, VT 05446; Phone: (802) 951-6796 x233; Fax: (802) 951-6327; email: bob.kort@vt.usda.gov, Subject: Conservation Innovation Grants APF; or consult the Vermont NRCS web site at http://www.vt.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CIG/index.htm |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mary Sturgeon
Phone 802-951-6795 Email:mary.sturgeon@vt.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 152097 Full Announcement-1 -> application instructions vtcig2012.pdf
Folder 152097 Full Announcement-1 -> vt2012cigfinal.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Mary Sturgeon Phone 802-951-6795 Email: mary.sturgeon@vt.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00104731 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 17, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
152097 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
152097 SF424A-1.0.pdf
152097 SF424C-1.0.pdf
152097 SF424B-1.1.pdf
152097 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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