The Rhode Island NRCS is offering the Conservation Innovation Grant to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant is for funding innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations, aimed at transferring new methods into NRCS guides or the private sector. It does not support research. Eligible entities include Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals for projects exclusively within Rhode Island. Applications for single or multi-year projects, up to three years, are considered. Approximately $158,000 is available for FY 2010, with individual grants not exceeding $75,000. Funds will be awarded through a competitive statewide process, focusing on Natural Resource Concerns and Technology.
Opportunity ID: 54091
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-RI-10-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grant – RI |
| 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: | Apr 27, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 28, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 27, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $158,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $100 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses 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 2010 will be approximately $158,000, 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: | CIG page, Rhode Island NRCS website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joseph Bachand
State Program Manager Phone 401-822-8818 Email:Joseph.Bachand@ri.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 54091 Other Supporting Documents-Optional Templates 1 -> ri fy 2010 cig project summary sheet template.pdf
Folder 54091 Other Supporting Documents-Optional Templates 1 -> ri fy 2010 cig application checklist.pdf
Folder 54091 Other Supporting Documents-Synopsis 1 -> ri cig 2010 synopsis.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joseph Bachand State Program Manager Phone 401-822-8818 Email: Joseph.Bachand@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 | PKG00018338 | Apr 28, 2010 | May 28, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54091 SF424-2.0.pdf
54091 SF424B-1.1.pdf
54091 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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