The NRCS’s Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, leveraging federal investment for environmental enhancement in conjunction with agricultural production. This grant is for applying and demonstrating previously proven conservation technologies through on-the-ground projects, pilot initiatives, and field demonstrations, rather than funding research or hypothesis testing. CIG aims to transfer successful conservation methods into NRCS policies or the private sector, promoting skill and knowledge sharing. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Projects, up to three years, must be implemented entirely within Kansas.
Opportunity ID: 233414
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-KS-13-01 |
| 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: | May 07, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 01, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals Small businesses County governments City or township governments Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than 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; 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 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: | Kansas NRCS Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Molly Hemstock
Purchasing Agent Phone 785-823-4506 Email:molly.hemstock@ks.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 233414 Full Announcement-1 -> fiscal_year_2013_announcement.pdf
Folder 233414 Full Announcement-1 -> cig 2013 checklist.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Molly Hemstock Purchasing Agent Phone 785-823-4506 Email: molly.hemstock@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 | PKG00176771 | Jun 07, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
233414 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
233414 Budget-1.1.pdf
233414 Project-1.1.pdf
233414 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
233414 SF424B-1.1.pdf
233414 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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