The Louisiana NRCS is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to foster new approaches and technologies in conservation. This grant is for stimulating the development and adoption of innovative conservation methods statewide. A total of $150,000 is available for Fiscal Year 2013, awarded competitively. Projects must commence within 12 months of the award and conclude within 36 months. Eligible applicants include individuals, Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations. This program aims to support creative solutions for environmental challenges, with specific objectives and application instructions provided.
Opportunity ID: 230893
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-LA-13-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovative Grants – Louisiana 2013 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 17, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Individuals Small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Louisiana State Office |
| Description: | The Louisiana NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Louisiana NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 will be $150,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Projects must begin implementation within 12 months of the grant award and must be completed within 36 months of the grant award. Applications will be accepted from eligible individuals and entities including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations. This notice identifies the Louisiana program objectives and eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Aaron Ramsey
Contract Specialist Phone (318) 473-7753 Email:aaron.ramsey@la.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 230893 Full Announcement-1 -> la_cig_fy2013_announcement_for_program_funding.pdf
Folder 230893 Other Supporting Documents-SF 424 Forms (Fillable) 1 -> sf424a – fillable.pdf
Folder 230893 Other Supporting Documents-SF 424 Forms (Fillable) 1 -> sf424 – fillable.pdf
Folder 230893 Other Supporting Documents-SF 424 Forms (Fillable) 1 -> sf424b – fillable.pdf
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