This grant is for advancing conservation efforts through innovation. The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Connecticut is offering these Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of pioneering approaches and technologies. Around $150,000 is anticipated for the FY 2010 program, with competitive awards targeting projects from 1 to 3 years. Eligible governmental and non-governmental organizations or individuals are encouraged to apply. Specifically for the Connecticut sign-up, project proposals should seek federal funds of $75,000 or less and must be fully implemented within the State of Connecticut, fostering solutions that address critical natural resource concerns.
Opportunity ID: 54710
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-CT-10-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant 2010 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 20, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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: | CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian tribe, state or local unit of government, non-governmental organization, or individual. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | NRCS-Connecticut State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Connecticut is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. NRCS anticipates the amount available for support of this program in FY 2010 will be approximately $150,000. 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. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG Projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. To participate for the Connecticut sign-up, project proposals should request federal funds of $75,000 or less and must be implemented within the State of Connecticut. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Connecticut NRCS CIG announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nancy Ferlow
State Resource Conservationist Phone 860-871-4049 Email:nancy.ferlow@ct.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 54710 Full Announcement-1 -> cig_2010_announcement_for_funding final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Nancy Ferlow State Resource Conservationist Phone 860-871-4049 Email: nancy.ferlow@ct.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | USDA-NRCS-CT-10-01 | CT CIG | PKG00018805 | May 20, 2010 | Jun 01, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54710 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
54710 SF424A-1.0.pdf
54710 SF424B-1.1.pdf
54710 SF3881-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
54710 Other-1.1.pdf
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