The NRCS in Colorado offers the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant is for leveraging federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, complementing agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to transfer conservation technologies and innovative management systems into NRCS guides or the private sector, funding on-the-ground conservation, pilot projects, and field demonstrations rather than research. Applications are accepted from Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals for projects located within Colorado. Projects can be single or multi-year, up to three years.
Opportunity ID: 46334
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-CO-09-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Colorado State Component – CIG |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 18, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 17, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Special district governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals State governments Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | The purpose of 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 (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals or guides, or to 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 in Colorado will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, submitted from eligible entities, including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. Applications will only be considered for projects within Colorado. Complete applications will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel and scored based on the Criteria for Application Evaluation identified in this document. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS CO Homepage – Colorado State Component-CIG |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tim Carney, Asst. State Conservationist
USDA, NRCS 655 Parfet St., Rm. E200C Lakewood, CO 80215-5517 tel.: 720-544-2805 fax.: 720-544-2978 Email:tim.carney@co.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tim Carney, Asst. State Conservationist USDA, NRCS 655 Parfet St., Rm. E200C Lakewood, CO 80215-5517 tel.: 720-544-2805 fax.: 720-544-2978 Email: tim.carney@co.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00011271 | Mar 26, 2009 | May 18, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46334 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
46334 SF424A-1.0.pdf
46334 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
46334 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
46334 Project-1.0.pdf
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