The U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for projects in Kansas, focusing on innovative conservation approaches. Up to $400,000 is available for FY 2019, with a maximum award of $75,000 per project. Non-federal entities and individuals are encouraged to apply for projects lasting one to three years. Applications must be submitted by June 14, 2019, 5 p.m. Central Time to be considered for funding.
Opportunity ID: 314653
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-KS-CIG-19-GEN0010101 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2019 – Kansas |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 08, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 08, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 14, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 14, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $400,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, areeligible to apply for projects carried out in Kansas. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: |
U.S. Department ofAgriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate thedevelopment and adoption of innovativeconservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligibleentities for projects carried out in the state ofKansas. A total of up to $400,000 is available for CIG in FY 2019. All non-federal entities (NFE) andindividuals are invited to apply, with the soleexception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years induration. The maximum award amount for asingle award in FY 2019 is $75,000.
Applicationsmust be received by 5 p.m. Central Time on June 14, 2019. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Kansas CIG |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sharonte Williams
Assistant State Conservationist for Programs Phone: (785) 823-4569 760 South Broadway Boluevard Salina, Kansas 67401 Email:sharonte.williams@usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 314653 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> Full Announcement_USDA-NRCS-KS-CIG-19-GEN0010101.pdf
Folder 314653 Other Supporting Documents-InstructionsSamples -> Application Checklist_CIG_FY19.pdf
Folder 314653 Other Supporting Documents-InstructionsSamples -> Sample Pledge Agreement Cash.pdf
Folder 314653 Other Supporting Documents-InstructionsSamples -> Sample_Budget_A.pdf
Folder 314653 Other Supporting Documents-InstructionsSamples -> Sample Pledge Agreement In-kind.pdf
Folder 314653 Other Supporting Documents-InstructionsSamples -> Sample Project Narrative B.pdf
Folder 314653 Other Supporting Documents-InstructionsSamples -> Sample Project Narrative A.pdf
Folder 314653 Other Supporting Documents-InstructionsSamples -> SF424 – SF424A – Budget Instructions_CIG_FY2019.pdf
Folder 314653 Other Supporting Documents-InstructionsSamples -> Sample_Budget_B.pdf
Folder 314653 Other Supporting Documents-InstructionsSamples -> Sample_Budget_C.pdf
Folder 314653 Other Supporting Documents-NRCS General Terms & Condition -> General Terms and Conditions -NRCS 6.9.2017.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sharonte Williams Assistant State Conservationist for Programs Phone: (785) 823-4569 760 South Broadway Boluevard Salina, Kansas 67401 Email: sharonte.williams@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00249827 | Apr 08, 2019 | Jun 14, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314653 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
314653 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
314653 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314653 SF424A-1.0.pdf
314653 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314653 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
314653 SF424B-1.1.pdf
314653 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
314653 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf