This grant, the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG), is offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Rhode Island. Its primary purpose is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The CIG specifically funds on-the-ground conservation efforts, including pilot projects and field demonstrations, with an emphasis on transferring successful technologies and management systems into practical application, rather than funding research. Eligible applicants include Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals for projects solely within Rhode Island. Grants can be multi-year, up to three years, with individual awards not exceeding $75,000, from an anticipated total of $165,000 for FY09. Applications are evaluated competitively across two categories: Natural Resource Concerns and Technology.
Opportunity ID: 47705
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-RI-09-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants – RI – FY09 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 01, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 26, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $165,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Individuals Private institutions of higher education County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rhode Island State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. 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 or guides, or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Instead, it is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a high likelihood of success and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. NRCS in Rhode Island will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, submitted from eligible entities, including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. Applications will only be considered for projects within Rhode Island. Complete applications will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel and scored based on the Criteria for Proposal Evaluation identified in the grant announcement. Rhode Island NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2009 will be approximately $165,000, with individual grants not to exceed $75,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Two categories will be offered for Rhode Island CIG: Natural Resource Concerns and Technology. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Rhode Island NRCS Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Michael Moorman
Phone 401-822-8820 Email:Michael.Moorman@ri.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 47705 Full Announcement-1 -> ri cig 2009 announcement.pdf
Folder 47705 Other Supporting Documents-Synopsis 1 -> cig 2009 synopsis.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Michael Moorman Phone 401-822-8820 Email: Michael.Moorman@ri.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00012390 | Jun 01, 2009 | Jun 26, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
47705 SF424-2.0.pdf
47705 SF424B-1.1.pdf
47705 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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