The Caribbean Area NRCS is offering the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to fund innovative conservation approaches and technologies in the region. With $150,000 available for FY 2015, the grant aims to support projects that must be initiated within 12 months and completed within 36 months of the award. Eligible applicants include individuals, Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, governments, and non-governmental organizations. This grant opportunity outlines program objectives and eligibility criteria, with instructions on how to apply before the closing date on June 19, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 276549
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-CIG-PR-15-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grant – The Caribbean Area 2015 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 6 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 13, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 19, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 19, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $75,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | South Carolina State Office |
| Description: | The Caribbean Area NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The Caribbean Area NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 will be $150,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Projects must begin implementation within 12 months of the grant award and must be completed within 36 months of the grant award. Applications will be accepted from eligible individuals and entities including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations. This notice identifies the Caribbean Area program objectives and eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to the CIG. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Grants.gov Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dorothea Martinez
Contracting Officer Phone 803/253-3899 Email:dorotheadmartinez@sc.usda.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dorothea Martinez Contracting Officer Phone 803/253-3899 Email: dorotheadmartinez@sc.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00216881 | May 13, 2015 | Jun 19, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
276549 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
276549 SF424B-1.1.pdf
276549 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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