The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the U.S. Department of Agriculture, is offering the Michigan Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. This grant is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies statewide. Applications are welcomed from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations and individuals located in Michigan. For Fiscal Year 2011, approximately $225,000 is anticipated for this program, funding projects ranging from one to three years. The selection process involves a competitive statewide grant where all applicants must submit a complete and fully documented application package for consideration.
Opportunity ID: 68373
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MI-11-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2011 Michigan Conservation Innovation Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 04, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 04, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 04, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 03, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $225,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Individuals County governments Special district governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Michigan State Office |
| Description: | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Commodity Credit Corporation ACTION: NOTICE Michigan Conservation Innovation Grants Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Announcement for Program Funding Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.912 SUMMARY: The Michigan Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from Michigan only. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2011 will be approximately $225,000.00. 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 State wide competitive grant process which will require all applicants to submit a complete and fully documented application package following all guidance contained in this notice. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the instructions needed to apply to CIG. 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. DATES: Applications must be received at the NRCS Michigan State Office by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), on March 4, 2011. ADDRESSES: The address for hand-delivered, US Postal delivery, express mail or overnight courier service for applications is: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 3001 Coolidge Rd., Suite 250, East Lansing, MI 48823. For more information contact: |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gay Mullen
Contracting Officer Phone 5173245236 Email:gay.mullen@mi.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 68373 Full Announcement-1 -> michigancig2011.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Gay Mullen Contracting Officer Phone 5173245236 Email: gay.mullen@mi.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00030850 | Mar 04, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
68373 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
68373 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
68373 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
68373 Other-1.0.pdf
68373 Project-1.0.pdf
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