This Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is for stimulating the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant supports projects across all 50 States, the Caribbean Area, and the Pacific Islands Area. Eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations and individuals can apply for competitive grant awards for projects lasting between one and three years. NRCS anticipates providing up to $25 million for this program in FY 2013. The application process is competitive and two-phased, starting with a pre-proposal submission. Only applicants whose pre-proposals are selected will be invited to submit a full proposal. The deadline for pre-proposal applications is March 22, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 222253
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NHQ-13-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2013 Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 21, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | SUMMARY: 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 all 50 States, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be up to $25 million. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration.Funds will be awarded through a two-phase nationwide competitive grants process that will include (1) a pre-proposal process and (2) a full proposal process. The full proposal process will only be open to applicants whose pre-proposal applications are selected by NRCS. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time.This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for CIG projects. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. NRCS will request a full proposal package only from those applicants selected in the pre-proposal phase.DATES: Applications for the pre-proposal phase must be received by NRCS before 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on March 22, 2013. NRCS will announce selected pre-proposal applications by April 15, 2013. Selected applicants will then be required to submit a full proposal package to NRCS by 4:00 p.m. EDT on May 13, 2013.ADDRESSES: Applications sent via express mail or overnight courier service must be sent to the following address: USDA-NRCS, CIG Program, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 0103-S, Washington, DC 20250. Applications sent via the United States Postal Service must be sent to the following address: USDA-NRCS, CIG Program, P.O. Box 2890, Room 0103-S, Washington, D.C. 20013-2890. Applications sent electronically must be sent through www.grants.gov or to nrcscig@wdc.usda.gov.For more information contact:Gregorio CruzNational CIG Program Manager1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 0103-SWashington, D.C. 20250Phone: (703) 235-8065E-mail: gregorio.cruz@wdc.usda.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full announcement linke |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
sheila leonard
grants and agreements specialist Phone 202-720-5436 Email:sheila.leonard@wdc.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopis modified to cost sharing or matching Yes | Feb 27, 2013 | |
| Feb 27, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NHQ-13-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2013 Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 21, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | SUMMARY: 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 all 50 States, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be up to $25 million. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration.Funds will be awarded through a two-phase nationwide competitive grants process that will include (1) a pre-proposal process and (2) a full proposal process. The full proposal process will only be open to applicants whose pre-proposal applications are selected by NRCS. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time.This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for CIG projects. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. NRCS will request a full proposal package only from those applicants selected in the pre-proposal phase.DATES: Applications for the pre-proposal phase must be received by NRCS before 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on March 22, 2013. NRCS will announce selected pre-proposal applications by April 15, 2013. Selected applicants will then be required to submit a full proposal package to NRCS by 4:00 p.m. EDT on May 13, 2013.ADDRESSES: Applications sent via express mail or overnight courier service must be sent to the following address: USDA-NRCS, CIG Program, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 0103-S, Washington, DC 20250. Applications sent via the United States Postal Service must be sent to the following address: USDA-NRCS, CIG Program, P.O. Box 2890, Room 0103-S, Washington, D.C. 20013-2890. Applications sent electronically must be sent through www.grants.gov or to nrcscig@wdc.usda.gov.For more information contact:Gregorio CruzNational CIG Program Manager1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 0103-SWashington, D.C. 20250Phone: (703) 235-8065E-mail: gregorio.cruz@wdc.usda.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full announcement linke |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
sheila leonard
grants and agreements specialist Phone 202-720-5436 Email:sheila.leonard@wdc.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NHQ-13-03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2013 Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 60 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 21, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals Small businesses City or township governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | SUMMARY: 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 all 50 States, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be up to $25 million. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration.
Funds will be awarded through a two-phase nationwide competitive grants process that will include (1) a pre-proposal process and (2) a full proposal process. The full proposal process will only be open to applicants whose pre-proposal applications are selected by NRCS. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for CIG projects. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. NRCS will request a full proposal package only from those applicants selected in the pre-proposal phase. DATES: Applications for the pre-proposal phase must be received by NRCS before 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on March 22, 2013. NRCS will announce selected pre-proposal applications by April 15, 2013. Selected applicants will then be required to submit a full proposal package to NRCS by 4:00 p.m. EDT on May 13, 2013. ADDRESSES: Applications sent via express mail or overnight courier service must be sent to the following address: USDA-NRCS, CIG Program, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Room 0103-S, Washington, DC 20250. Applications sent via the United States Postal Service must be sent to the following address: USDA-NRCS, CIG Program, P.O. Box 2890, Room 0103-S, Washington, D.C. 20013-2890. Applications sent electronically must be sent through www.grants.gov or to nrcscig@wdc.usda.gov. For more information contact: |
| Link to Additional Information: | Full announcement linke |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
sheila leonard
grants and agreements specialist Phone 202-720-5436 Email:sheila.leonard@wdc.usda.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | sheila leonard grants and agreements specialist Phone 202-720-5436 Email: sheila.leonard@wdc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00166190 | Feb 25, 2013 | May 22, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
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