The Kansas NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant aims to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. Projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies and innovative approaches into NRCS policy or the private sector. The grant focuses on on-the-ground conservation projects, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes, state and local governments, and non-governmental organizations. Projects should take place in Kansas and can be single or multi-year, not exceeding three years. Applications will be evaluated by a subcommittee of the Kansas Technical Committee and selected by the State Conservationist.
Opportunity ID: 151878
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NRCS-KS-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 27, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Kansas State Office |
| Description:: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, while leveraging the 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 policy, technical manuals, guides, and references or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Projects intended to formulate hypothesis do not qualify. CIG is to apply proven technology which has been shown to work previously. It is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success, and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. CIG promotes sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, and facilities among communities, governments, and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a wider range of users. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.
The Kansas NRCS will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, submitted to NRCS from eligible entities including federally recognized Indian tribes, state and local governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. Kansas component CIG projects must take place in Kansas; multi-state projects will not be considered. Complete applications will be screened for eligibility determination by appropriate NRCS staff. Applications determined eligible will be evaluated and scored by a subcommittee of the Kansas Technical Committee (KTC). (More information on the KTC may be found at www.ks.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/KTC or by calling the Kansas NRCS State Office at 785-823-4500.) Scored applications will be forwarded to the State Conservationist for final selection and funding decisions. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
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: | PKG00104610 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Erin Riffey |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Abstract Summary [V1.1] Project Abstract [V1.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00104610 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 27, 2012 | View | Erin Riffey | Organization and Individual Applicants |