The Montana NRCS 2008 Conservation Innovation Grants aim to promote the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. Projects funded are expected to facilitate the transfer of conservation technologies and management systems into NRCS manuals or the private sector. These grants support on-the-ground conservation initiatives, such as pilot projects and field demonstrations. Applications will undergo technical peer review and evaluation based on specific criteria. Final approval will be granted by the State Conservationist. For more information, contact Erik Suffridge at 406-587-6849 or erik.suffridge@mt.usda.gov, or Marsha Harris at 406-587-6859 or marsha.harris@mt.usda.gov. Deadline for submissions is April 16, 2008.
Opportunity ID: 40835
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MT-08-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Montana NRCS 2008 Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 8 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 26, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 01, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Individuals County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Montana State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) program is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging 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 technical manuals or guides, or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Instead, 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 that are candidates for eventual technology transfer. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. Complete applications will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel and scored based on the Criteria for Proposal Evaluation identified in this document. Scored applications will be forwarded to a Grant Review Board. The Grant Review Board will make recommendations for project approval to the State Conservationist. Final award selections will be made by the State Conservationist. The Technical Contact: is Erik Suffridge, Office: 406-587-6849, email erik.suffridge@mt.usda.gov. The Administrative Contact is Marsha Harris, Office: 406-587-6859, email: marsha.harris@mt.usda.gov. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Montana NRCS 2008 CIG |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Marsha Harris
Contracting Officer Phone 406-587-6859 Email:marsha.harris@mt.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Marsha Harris Contracting Officer Phone 406-587-6859 Email: marsha.harris@mt.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | USDA-NRCS-MT-08-01 | Montana NRCS 2008 Conservation Innovation Grants | PKG00006386 | Feb 26, 2008 | Apr 16, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40835 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
40835 Budget-1.1.pdf
40835 SF424A-1.0.pdf
40835 Attachments-1.0.pdf
40835 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
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