Idaho NRCS Conservation Innovative Grants

The Idaho Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to promote innovative conservation methods and technologies. Grants of up to $75,000 are available for projects lasting 1 to 3 years. Eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations and individuals are encouraged to apply. The application process involves a two-phase competitive grant selection, starting with pre-proposals. Only selected pre-proposal applicants will be invited to submit full applications. The Idaho NRCS aims to fund projects that advance conservation efforts and increase sustainability. Applications must be submitted by May 11, 2012.

Opportunity ID: 144218

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	USDA-NRCS-ID-12-08
Funding Opportunity Title::	Conservation Innovative Grants
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Agriculture
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::	10
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	Yes
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Feb 15, 2012
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	May 11, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications::	May 11, 2012
Archive Date::	Jun 10, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 200,000
Award Ceiling::	$75,000
Award Floor::	$0

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::

Additional Information

Agency Name::	Idaho State Office
Description::	The Idaho Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This notice announces the availability of up to $200,000 for support of this program in FY 2012. These funds are in addition to up to $20 million dollars of funds that may be available through the national CIG grants program. 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. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $75,000 each. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for CIG projects. Funds will be awarded through a two-phase, statewide competitive grants process which will include a pre-proposal for all applications, and a full application package only for competitively selected pre-proposal applicants, pursuant to notification by Idaho NRCS. Pre-proposal selection will be based on recommendations from NRCS staff and the State Technical Committee. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time. Each pre-proposal will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete or ineligible applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. Idaho NRCS will request a full application package only from those applicants selected in the pre-proposal process. The Idaho State Conservationist reserves the right not to fund any or all proposals.
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:	10.912
Competition ID:
Competition Title:
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00097671
Opening Date:	Feb 15, 2012
Closing Date:	May 11, 2012
Agency Contact Information::	Christine Catherman
Who Can Apply::	Organization and Individual Applicants
mendatory_forms	Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] Project Abstract [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0]
optional_forms	Objective Work Plan [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1]

Packages

Assistance Listings	Competition ID	Competition Title	Opportunity Package ID	Opening Date	Closing Date	Actions	Who Can Apply:
10.912			PKG00097671	Feb 15, 2012	May 11, 2012	View	Christine Catherman	Organization and Individual Applicants

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