The Alaska Department of Agriculture offers the Conservation Innovation Grant to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Projects funded aim to transfer conservation technologies and management systems into NRCS technical manuals or guides. The grant does not support research but targets on-the-ground conservation projects in Alaska, lasting up to three years. Landowners meeting EQIP eligibility can apply for innovative practices in energy conservation and high tunnel production. Proposals undergo peer review based on set criteria. Applications are limited to Alaska and the closing date for the 2012 grant is March 21st.
Opportunity ID: 140793
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NRCS-AK-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Alaska Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Jan 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Feb 24, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | Jun 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 160,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Federally recognized Indian Tribe, State or local governmental entity, Non-governmental organization, Individual |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description:: | The purpose of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging 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 for incorporation into NRCS technical manuals or guides, or further adoption by the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. It is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a high likelihood of success and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. NRCS Alaska will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years. Projects must involve landowners who meet the EQIP eligibility requirements. Applications will only be considered for projects within Alaska. Priorities for Alaska’s 2012 CIG State Program are innovative practices in energy conservation and best management practices for high tunnel production. Pre-proposals and full proposal applications will be reviewed for compliance with threshold eligibility criteria; eligible and complete submissions will be reviewed by a technical peer review panel and scored based on objective criteria. |
| 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 2 | Feb 23, 2012 | |
| 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: | PKG00094650 |
| Opening Date: | |
| Closing Date: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Karen Dearlove, |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Project Abstract Summary [V1.1] |
| optional_forms | Other Attachments Form [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00094650 | Mar 21, 2012 | View | Karen Dearlove, | Organization and Individual Applicants |