The NRCS Kentucky is offering the FY13 Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to foster the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, thereby enhancing environmental protection alongside agricultural production. This grant aims to transfer proven conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative practices into NRCS policy or the private sector. It specifically funds on-the-ground conservation initiatives, including pilot projects and field demonstrations, rather than research projects testing hypotheses. Priority areas for FY2013 in Kentucky include soil quality, water quality, and agriculture energy. Eligible applicants comprise federally recognized Indian Tribes, state and local government units, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Projects can span up to three years.
Opportunity ID: 222593
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | 002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | State FY13 Conservation Innovation Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Earmark |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 25, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | May 04, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments City or township governments Individuals Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Kentucky State Office |
| Description: | Overview: The purpose of this CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agriculture production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches into NRCS policy, technical manuals, guides, and references or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Projects intended to test hypotheses do not qualify. CIG is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven technology. It is a vehicle to stimulate development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently. CIG funds projects targeting innovative, on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. In fiscal year 2013, Kentucky CIG is offering soil quality, water quality, and agriculture energy funding categories. These technologies and approaches are on Kentuckys forefront to meet ongoing State level requirements. NRCS will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed 3 years, submitted to NRCS from eligible entities including federally recognized Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from completion, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. Complete applications received by applicable deadlines will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel based on the criteria for application evaluation identification in the application instructions in section V.B. applications, along with their associated technical peer review, will be forwarded to the Grants Review Board. The Grants Review Board will make recommendations for project approval to the NRCS Kentucky State Conservationist who will make the final selections. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Robert Bradley
Resource Conservationist Phone 859-224-7457 Email:bobby.bradley@ky.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Robert Bradley Resource Conservationist Phone 859-224-7457 Email: bobby.bradley@ky.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | KYCIG13 | Kentucky CIG | PKG00166490 | Feb 25, 2013 | Apr 26, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
222593 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
222593 SF424B-1.1.pdf
222593 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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