The New York State Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). This grant program aims to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, with projects required to be located entirely within the State of New York. Approximately $250,000 is anticipated for support in FY 2012, funding projects between one and three years. Applications are welcomed from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations and individuals. Funds will be awarded through a competitive two-phase process, which includes an initial pre-proposal application and review, followed by an invitation for a full proposal from selected applicants. This initiative supports critical advancements in natural resource conservation statewide.
Opportunity ID: 170293
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NY-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | New York – Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 11, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 20, 2012 Pre-proposal due June 1, 2012. Full Proposal due July 20, 2012. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 20, 2012 Pre-proposal due June 1, 2012. Full Proposal due July 20, 2012. |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments County governments Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | New York State Office |
| Description: | New York State 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 for projects located entirely within the State of New York. NY NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2012 will be approximately $250,000. 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 two-phase competitive process that will include (1) a pre-proposal application and review and (2) a full proposal application and review. The full proposal process will only be open to applicants whose pre-proposal applications are selected by NRCS. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NY NRCS CIG |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Kimberley Glenn
Mgt. & Prgm. Analyst Phone 315-477-6518 Email:kimberley.glenn@ny.usda.gov |
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Folder 170293 Full Announcement-1 -> ny_cig_2012_rfp_updated_final.pdf
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Folder 170293 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424.pdf
Folder 170293 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424b.pdf
Folder 170293 Full Announcement-1 -> sf424a.pdf
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