Maryland NRCS is providing the Conservation Innovative Grant (CIG) to encourage the innovation and implementation of conservation practices and technologies. With funding up to $300,000, this grant aims to support unique approaches in conservation efforts. The program supplements the national CIG grants with potential access to an additional $25 million. Applications are open until August 21, 2013, fostering the advancement of conservation strategies in Maryland.
Opportunity ID: 239031
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NRCS-MD-13-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Conservation Innovative Grant – Maryland NRCS |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date:: | Aug 01, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Aug 01, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 20, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 300,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $5,000 |
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:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Idaho State Office |
| Description:: | The Maryland Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This notice announces the availability of up to $300,000 for support of this program in FY 2013. These funds are in addition to up to $25 million dollars of funds that may be available through the national CIG grants program. |
| 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 3 | The CIG is for the Maryland NRCS – disregard any reference to Idaho. | Aug 01, 2013 |
| Synopsis 2 | This is a CIG for Maryland NRCS. Disregard any reference to Idaho for this announcement | |
| 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: | PKG00182321 |
| Opening Date: | Aug 01, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Denise Brooks |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00182321 | Aug 01, 2013 | Aug 21, 2013 | View | Denise Brooks | Organization and Individual Applicants |