This grant is for stimulating the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies across the 50 States, Caribbean Area, and Pacific Islands. Offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maine, approximately $100,000 is anticipated for the FY 2010 program. Eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations and individuals can apply for projects lasting 1 to 3 years. The funding is awarded through a competitive two-phase process, starting with a pre-proposal submission. Only applicants whose pre-proposals are competitively selected will be invited to submit a full application package for further consideration.
Opportunity ID: 54958
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCSME1002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MAINE CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 03, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 04, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 Pre-proposals are due by June 30, 2010. Full proposal applications are due by July 30, 2010. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 Pre-proposals are due by June 30, 2010. Full proposal applications are due by July 30, 2010. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 29, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals State governments County governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Special district governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maine is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from all 50 States, Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Maine NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2010 will be approximately $100,000. 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. Funds will be awarded through a two-phase competitive grants process which will include a pre-proposal for all applications, and a full application package only for competitively selected pre-proposal applicants, pursuant to notification by NRCS. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the instructions needed to apply to CIG. Each pre-proposal 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 application package only from those applicants selected in the pre-proposal process. DATES: Pre-proposals must be received at the NRCS Vermont Headquarters by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on June 30, 2010. Full Applications: Project pre-proposals selected for funding consideration by NRCS will be notified by July 9, 2010, and if requested, a full application must be submitted to the NRCS Vermont Headquarters by 4 p.m. EST, on July 30, 2010. ADDRESSES: The address for hand-delivered, express mail, or overnight courier service for pre-proposals and applications is: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maine Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 356 Mountain View Drive, Colchester, Vermont 05446. Pre-proposals and applications sent via the United States Postal Service must be sent to the following address: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maine Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 356 Mountain View Drive, Colchester, Vermont 05446.To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow the instructions. For more information contact: Christopher JonesMaine CIG Program Manager Department of AgricultureNatural Resources Conservation Service 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite #3Bangor Maine.04401 Phone: (207) 990-9563 Fax: (207) 990-9599Email: chris.jones@me.usda.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | Maine NRCS homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Pickett
Contract Specialist Phone 802-951-6795 Email:pat.pickett@vt.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Original synopsis indicated a cost share match was not required. Corrected to indicate a cost share match is required. | Jun 04, 2010 | |
| Jun 04, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCSME1002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MAINE CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 03, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 04, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 Pre-proposals are due by June 30, 2010. Full proposal applications are due by July 30, 2010. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 Pre-proposals are due by June 30, 2010. Full proposal applications are due by July 30, 2010. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 29, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals State governments County governments Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Special district governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maine is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from all 50 States, Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Maine NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2010 will be approximately $100,000. 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. Funds will be awarded through a two-phase competitive grants process which will include a pre-proposal for all applications, and a full application package only for competitively selected pre-proposal applicants, pursuant to notification by NRCS. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the instructions needed to apply to CIG. Each pre-proposal 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 application package only from those applicants selected in the pre-proposal process. DATES: Pre-proposals must be received at the NRCS Vermont Headquarters by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on June 30, 2010. Full Applications: Project pre-proposals selected for funding consideration by NRCS will be notified by July 9, 2010, and if requested, a full application must be submitted to the NRCS Vermont Headquarters by 4 p.m. EST, on July 30, 2010. ADDRESSES: The address for hand-delivered, express mail, or overnight courier service for pre-proposals and applications is: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maine Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 356 Mountain View Drive, Colchester, Vermont 05446. Pre-proposals and applications sent via the United States Postal Service must be sent to the following address: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maine Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 356 Mountain View Drive, Colchester, Vermont 05446.To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow the instructions. For more information contact: Christopher JonesMaine CIG Program Manager Department of AgricultureNatural Resources Conservation Service 967 Illinois Avenue, Suite #3Bangor Maine.04401 Phone: (207) 990-9563 Fax: (207) 990-9599Email: chris.jones@me.usda.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | Maine NRCS homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Pickett
Contract Specialist Phone 802-951-6795 Email:pat.pickett@vt.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCSME1002 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | MAINE CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANTS (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 04, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 30, 2010 Pre-proposals are due by June 30, 2010. Full proposal applications are due by July 30, 2010. |
| Archive Date: | Aug 29, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $100,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Independent school districts State governments County governments Individuals Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Maine is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from all 50 States, Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). Maine NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2010 will be approximately $100,000. 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.
Funds will be awarded through a two-phase competitive grants process which will include a pre-proposal for all applications, and a full application package only for competitively selected pre-proposal applicants, pursuant to notification by NRCS. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the instructions needed to apply to CIG. Each pre-proposal 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 application package only from those applicants selected in the pre-proposal process. DATES: Pre-proposals must be received at the NRCS Vermont Headquarters by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on June 30, 2010. Full Applications: Project pre-proposals selected for funding consideration by NRCS will be notified by July 9, 2010, and if requested, a full application must be submitted to the NRCS Vermont Headquarters by 4 p.m. EST, on July 30, 2010. ADDRESSES: The address for hand-delivered, express mail, or overnight courier service for pre-proposals and applications is: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maine Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 356 Mountain View Drive, Colchester, Vermont 05446. Pre-proposals and applications sent via the United States Postal Service must be sent to the following address: Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Maine Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 356 Mountain View Drive, Colchester, Vermont 05446. To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow the instructions. For more information contact: Christopher Jones |
| Link to Additional Information: | Maine NRCS homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Pickett
Contract Specialist Phone 802-951-6795 Email:pat.pickett@vt.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 54958 Full Announcement-1 -> mecig_2010_final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Patricia Pickett Contract Specialist Phone 802-951-6795 Email: pat.pickett@vt.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00019008 | Jun 03, 2010 | Jul 30, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54958 SF424-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
54958 SF424A-1.0.pdf
54958 SF424C-1.0.pdf
54958 SF424B-1.1.pdf
54958 SF424D-1.1.pdf
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