The Idaho Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to promote innovative conservation methods. Grants of up to $75,000 are available for projects lasting 1-3 years, with a total of $150,000 in funds for FY 2013. Eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations and individuals are encouraged to apply. The application process involves two phases – pre-proposal and full application. Pre-proposals will be evaluated by NRCS staff and the State Technical Committee. This grant opportunity aims to support the development and implementation of creative conservation practices.
Opportunity ID: 225794
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NRCS-ID-13-09 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Conservation Innovative Grants |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | May 12, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 150,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $1 |
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:: | Idaho State Office |
| Description:: | The Idaho Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This notice announces the availability of up to $150,000 for support of this program in FY 2013. These funds are in addition to up to $25 million dollars of funds that may be available through the national CIG grants program.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. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $75,000 each. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for CIG projects. Funds will be awarded through a two-phase, statewide competitive grants process which will include a pre-proposal for all applications, and a full application package only for competitively selected pre-proposal applicants, pursuant to notification by Idaho NRCS. Pre-proposal selection will be based on recommendations from NRCS staff and the State Technical Committee. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time. |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Correction on web-page link to access application package and other related information. | Mar 29, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 |
| Competition ID: | USDA-NRCS-ID-13-09 |
| Competition Title: | Conservation Innoviative Grants |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00169332 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 08, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Christine Catherman |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Domestic Assistance- Individual [V1.0] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.0] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.0] |
| optional_forms |
Project Abstract [V1.0] Other Attachments Form [V1.0] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | USDA-NRCS-ID-13-09 | Conservation Innoviative Grants | PKG00169332 | Mar 08, 2013 | Apr 12, 2013 | View | Christine Catherman | Organization and Individual Applicants |