The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to the Caribbean Area, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands for innovative conservation projects. With up to $120,000 available in FY 2013, selected projects can receive a maximum of $30,000 for durations of 1 to 3 years. Eligible governmental, non-governmental organizations, and individuals are invited to apply by April 22, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 227821
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NRCS-PR-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | FY 2013 CIG CARIBBEAN AREA |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 120,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Puerto Rico 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 the Caribbean Area, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be up to $120,000 to be distributed among the selected projects. The maximum award amount for any project will not exceed $30,000 in FY 2013. Applications are requested from eligible governmental, non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects whose duration will be between 1 and 3 years. |
| 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 to the PR webpage | Mar 21, 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: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00171070 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | ORIEL VELEZ |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Abstract Summary [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form [V1.0] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
| optional_forms |
Other Attachments Form [V1.1] Objective Work Plan [V2.0] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00171070 | Mar 21, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 | View | ORIEL VELEZ | Organization and Individual Applicants |