The Kansas NRCS is offering this Conservation Innovation Grant to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant is for applying proven technologies through pilot projects and field demonstrations, aiming to transfer successful methods into NRCS policy or the private sector. It does not fund research or hypothesis formulation. Eligible applicants include federally recognized Indian tribes, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Projects must take place in Kansas and can be single or multi-year, not exceeding three years. The goal is to enhance environmental protection in conjunction with agricultural production by fostering accessible scientific and technological advancements.
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: | 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 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: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Private institutions of higher education County governments Individuals Special district 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) |
| 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: | Kansas NRCS Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Erin Riffey
Contract Specialist 785-823-4505 Email:erin.riffey@ks.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 151878 Full Announcement-1 -> 2012 cig checklist.pdf
Folder 151878 Full Announcement-1 -> fiscal_year_2012kansas announcement1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Erin Riffey Contract Specialist 785-823-4505 Email: erin.riffey@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 | PKG00104610 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 27, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
151878 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
151878 Budget-1.1.pdf
151878 Project-1.1.pdf
151878 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
151878 SF424B-1.1.pdf
151878 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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