The Kansas NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant aims to encourage the development and implementation of innovative conservation methods and technologies in conjunction with agricultural practices. It focuses on transferring proven conservation technologies into NRCS policies or the private sector. Projects must demonstrate successful technology application rather than conduct research. Eligible applicants from Kansas can apply for single or multi-year projects up to 3 years. Projects must be based in Kansas, with a focus on on-the-ground conservation efforts. Applications will be reviewed for eligibility, scored by the Kansas Technical Committee, and final selections made by the State Conservationist.
Opportunity ID: 252504
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-KS-14-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 13, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 16, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 15, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $200,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Special district governments Individuals County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education 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 into NRCS policy, technical manuals, guides, and references, or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects and projects intended to test hypotheses do not qualify for a CIG award. CIG is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven technology. It is a vehicle to stimulate development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a high likelihood of success, and that are 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 under this notice for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed 3 years, submitted by eligible entities from Kansas. Eligible entities include Federally recognized Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, 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). Scored applications will be forwarded to the State Conservationist for final selection and funding decisions. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Kansas NRCS Home Page – CIG |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Ron Seibel
Contract Specialist 785-823-4542 Email:ron.seibel@ks.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 252504 Full Announcement-1 -> fy2014 cig announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Ron Seibel Contract Specialist 785-823-4542 Email: ron.seibel@ks.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00193944 | May 16, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
252504 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
252504 Budget-1.1.pdf
252504 Project-1.1.pdf
252504 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
252504 SF424B-1.1.pdf
252504 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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