This Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) is offered by the Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS-NJ) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant is for fostering new conservation methods and encouraging their adoption for environmental benefit, specifically for projects located entirely within New Jersey. Approximately $216,000 is available, supporting projects between one and three years in duration. Applications are sought from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations and individuals. The funding process is competitive and two-phased, initially requiring a pre-proposal submission. Only successful pre-proposals will proceed to the full proposal stage, ensuring a focused selection of innovative projects.
Opportunity ID: 139593
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NJ-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NEW JERSEY CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 25, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2012 This announcement is modified to changed the close date of the grant application phase from March 21, 2012 to March 2, 2012. All other information remains unchanged |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $216,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Individuals State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | New Jersey State Office |
| Description: | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Commodity Credit CorporationACTION: NOTICEConservation Innovation Grants Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Announcement for Program FundingCatalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.912SUMMARY: The New Jersey State Office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS-NJ), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from all 50 States, Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) for projects located entirely within New Jersey. NRCS-NJ anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2012 will be approximately $216,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration.Funds will be awarded through a two-phase competitive grants process that will include (1) a pre-proposal process and (2) a full proposal process. The full proposal process will only be open to applicants whose pre-proposal applications are selected by NRCS-NJ. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time.This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for CIG projects. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. NRCS will request a full proposal package only from those applicants selected in the pre-proposal phase.DATES: Applications for the pre-proposal phase must be received at the NRCS-NJ State Office by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 2, 2012.Notification of selected pre-proposal applications will be announced by March 21, 2012. Selected applicants will then be required to submit a full proposal package to the NRCS-NJ State Office by 4 p.m. EST on April 27, 2012.ADDRESSES: Applications sent via hand-delivery, express mail, overnight courier service or regular mail must be sent to the following address: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 220 Davidson Avenue 4th Floor Somerset NJ 08873.Applications sent electronically must be sent to Christine.Hall@nj.usda.gov.For more information contact:Christine HallNew Jersey CIG Program Manager220 Davidson Avenue 4th FloorSomerset NJ 08873Phone: (732) 537-6057Fax: (732) 537-6095E-mail: Christine.Hall@nj.usda.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | New Jersey Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lenora Jordan
Contract Specialist Phone 732-537-6084 Email:lenora.jordan@nj.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2012 | ||
| Jan 25, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NJ-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NEW JERSEY CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 24, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 25, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 02, 2012 This announcement is modified to changed the close date of the grant application phase from March 21, 2012 to March 2, 2012. All other information remains unchanged |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $216,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Individuals State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | New Jersey State Office |
| Description: | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTUREAGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Commodity Credit CorporationACTION: NOTICEConservation Innovation Grants Fiscal Year (FY) 2012 Announcement for Program FundingCatalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.912SUMMARY: The New Jersey State Office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS-NJ), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from all 50 States, Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) for projects located entirely within New Jersey. NRCS-NJ anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2012 will be approximately $216,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration.Funds will be awarded through a two-phase competitive grants process that will include (1) a pre-proposal process and (2) a full proposal process. The full proposal process will only be open to applicants whose pre-proposal applications are selected by NRCS-NJ. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time.This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for CIG projects. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. NRCS will request a full proposal package only from those applicants selected in the pre-proposal phase.DATES: Applications for the pre-proposal phase must be received at the NRCS-NJ State Office by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 2, 2012.Notification of selected pre-proposal applications will be announced by March 21, 2012. Selected applicants will then be required to submit a full proposal package to the NRCS-NJ State Office by 4 p.m. EST on April 27, 2012.ADDRESSES: Applications sent via hand-delivery, express mail, overnight courier service or regular mail must be sent to the following address: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 220 Davidson Avenue 4th Floor Somerset NJ 08873.Applications sent electronically must be sent to Christine.Hall@nj.usda.gov.For more information contact:Christine HallNew Jersey CIG Program Manager220 Davidson Avenue 4th FloorSomerset NJ 08873Phone: (732) 537-6057Fax: (732) 537-6095E-mail: Christine.Hall@nj.usda.gov |
| Link to Additional Information: | New Jersey Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lenora Jordan
Contract Specialist Phone 732-537-6084 Email:lenora.jordan@nj.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NJ-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NEW JERSEY CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 25, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $216,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments State governments Individuals Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | New Jersey State Office |
| Description: | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AGENCY: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Commodity Credit Corporation ACTION: NOTICE Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.912 SUMMARY: The New Jersey State Office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS-NJ), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from all 50 States, Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) for projects located entirely within New Jersey. NRCS-NJ anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2012 will be approximately $216,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. Funds will be awarded through a two-phase competitive grants process that will include (1) a pre-proposal process and (2) a full proposal process. The full proposal process will only be open to applicants whose pre-proposal applications are selected by NRCS-NJ. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for CIG projects. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. NRCS will request a full proposal package only from those applicants selected in the pre-proposal phase. DATES: Applications for the pre-proposal phase must be received at the NRCS-NJ State Office by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 2, 2012. Notification of selected pre-proposal applications will be announced by March 21, 2012. Selected applicants will then be required to submit a full proposal package to the NRCS-NJ State Office by 4 p.m. EST on April 27, 2012. ADDRESSES: Applications sent via hand-delivery, express mail, overnight courier service or regular mail must be sent to the following address: Natural Resources Conservation Service, Conservation Innovation Grants Program, 220 Davidson Avenue 4th Floor Somerset NJ 08873. Applications sent electronically must be sent to Christine.Hall@nj.usda.gov. For more information contact: Christine Hall |
| Link to Additional Information: | New Jersey Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lenora Jordan
Contract Specialist Phone 732-537-6084 Email:lenora.jordan@nj.usda.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lenora Jordan Contract Specialist Phone 732-537-6084 Email: lenora.jordan@nj.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00093290 | Mar 02, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
139593 SF424-2.0.pdf
139593 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
139593 Budget-1.1.pdf
139593 SF424B-1.1.pdf
139593 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
139593 ObjectiveWorkPlan-1.1.pdf
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