The Louisiana NRCS is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to foster the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies statewide. This grant aims to support projects stimulating new solutions in natural resource conservation. Louisiana NRCS anticipates making $150,000 available through a competitive process for projects starting within 12 months and completing within 36 months of the award. Eligible applicants include individuals, Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations. This grant is for the purpose of advancing new ideas and practices to enhance environmental stewardship in Louisiana, encouraging widespread adoption of effective conservation methods.
Opportunity ID: 146993
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-LA-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovative Grants – Louisiana 2012 |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Small businesses Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals 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: | 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) 2010 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.
PLEASE NOTE: We are not taking electronic submissions. Please us the SF-424 family of forms attached with the Full Announcement section of this Grants.gov posting. |
| 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 |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Added following note: "PLEASE NOTE: We are not taking electronic submissions. Please us the SF-424 family of forms attached with the Full Announcement section of this Grants.gov posting." | Feb 29, 2012 | |
| Feb 29, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-LA-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovative Grants – Louisiana 2012 |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Small businesses Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals 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: | 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) 2010 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.
PLEASE NOTE: We are not taking electronic submissions. Please us the SF-424 family of forms attached with the Full Announcement section of this Grants.gov posting. |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-LA-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovative Grants – Louisiana 2012 |
| 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: | Feb 29, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 25, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Small businesses City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments State governments 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) 2010 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 146993 Full Announcement-1 -> la_cig_fy2012_announcement_for_program_funding (revised 02-28-2012).pdf
Folder 146993 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package 1 -> sf424a – fillable.pdf
Folder 146993 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package 1 -> sf424 – fillable.pdf
Folder 146993 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package 1 -> sf424b – fillable.pdf
Folder 146993 Other Supporting Documents-Application Package 1 -> cpa-52.pdf
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