The Kansas NRCS is offering this Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to foster the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant aims to transfer proven conservation technologies and management systems into NRCS policy or the private sector, enhancing environmental protection in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG specifically funds the application of existing, successful technologies through on-the-ground conservation projects, pilot initiatives, and field demonstrations, rather than basic research. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Projects, which can be single or multi-year (up to three years), must take place within Kansas.
Opportunity ID: 71893
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-KS-11-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 16, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 25, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 25, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 02, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments Small businesses County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Kansas State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of 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 agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS policy, technical manuals, guides, and references or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Projects intended to formulate hypothesis do not qualify. CIG is to apply proven technology which has been shown to work previously. It is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success, and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. CIG promotes sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, and facilities among communities, governments, and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a wider range of users. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.
The Kansas NRCS will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, submitted to NRCS from eligible entities including federally recognized Indian tribes, state and local governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. Kansas component CIG projects must take place in Kansas; multi-state projects will not be considered. Complete applications will be screened for eligibility determination by appropriate NRCS staff. Applications determined eligible will be evaluated and scored by a subcommittee of the Kansas Technical Committee (KTC). (More information on the KTC may be found at www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/KTC or by calling the Kansas NRCS State Office at 785-823-4500.) Scored applications will be forwarded to the State Conservationist for final selection and funding decisions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Kansas NRCS Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Erin Riffey
Contract Specialist (785) 823-4505 Email:erin.riffey@ks.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 71893 Full Announcement-1 -> fiscal_year_2011editedkansas announcement2 (2).pdf
Folder 71893 Full Announcement-2 -> fiscal_year_2011editedkansas announcement2 (2).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Erin Riffey Contract Specialist (785) 823-4505 Email: erin.riffey@ks.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00034050 | Mar 25, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
71893 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
71893 Budget-1.1.pdf
71893 Project-1.1.pdf
71893 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
71893 SF424B-1.1.pdf
71893 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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