The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), a part of the USDA, is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to encourage the advancement and adoption of inventive conservation methods and technologies. Applicants from Maine can apply for grants ranging up to $200,000 in FY 2013. Eligible governmental and non-governmental entities and individuals can submit proposals for projects lasting 1 to 3 years by the closing date of April 01, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 222895
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NRCS-MAINE-13-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Conservation Innovation Grants – Maine NRCS |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 01, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 01, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 200,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $2,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | NRCS-Maine State Office |
| Description:: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications will be accepted from State of Maine. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be up to $200,000. 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. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Package No: 1