The Arkansas Department of Conservation is offering the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) 2013 to support the development and implementation of innovative conservation methods and technologies. The grant aims to enhance environmental protection in conjunction with agricultural production by funding on-the-ground conservation projects, pilot programs, and field demonstrations. CIG does not support research projects or hypothesis testing, but rather focuses on applying or showcasing proven technologies. Applications are accepted until April 30, 2013.
General Information
| Document Type:: |
Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: |
USDA-NRCS-AR-13-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: |
Arkansas CIG 2013 |
| Opportunity Category:: |
Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: |
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| Funding Instrument Type:: |
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| Category of Funding Activity:: |
Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: |
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| Expected Number of Awards:: |
3 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: |
10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: |
Yes |
| Version:: |
Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: |
Mar 29, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: |
Mar 29, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: |
Apr 30, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: |
Apr 30, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: |
May 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: |
$ 250,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: |
$75,000 |
| Award Floor:: |
$ |
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:: |
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Additional Information
| Agency Name:: |
NRCS-Arkansas State Office |
| Description:: |
The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, while leaveraging the Federal investment in enviromental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG does not fund research projects and projects intended to test hypotheses do not qualify for a CIG award. CIG is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven technology. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. |
| Link to Additional Information:: |
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| Grantor Contact Information:: |
If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version |
Modification Description |
Updated Date |
| Synopsis 2 |
CFDA number to include 10.912 |
Mar 29, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
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Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: |
10.912 |
| Competition ID: |
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| Competition Title: |
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| Opportunity Package ID: |
PKG00171751 |
| Opening Date: |
Mar 29, 2013 |
| Closing Date: |
Apr 30, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: |
Holly Anderson
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| Who Can Apply:: |
Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] |
| optional_forms |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings |
Competition ID |
Competition Title |
Opportunity Package ID |
Opening Date |
Closing Date |
Actions |
Who Can Apply: |
| 10.912 |
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PKG00171751 |
Mar 29, 2013 |
Apr 30, 2013 |
View |
Holly Anderson
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Organization and Individual Applicants |
