This department is offering the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to support innovative conservation techniques and technologies in the Caribbean Area. The grant provides up to $275,000 in funds for the fiscal year 2008 competition. Applicants must meet specified criteria outlined in the announcement. The Caribbean Area Director retains the discretion to decide on funding proposals. For more details about the national program, visit the official NRCS website.
Opportunity ID: 40745
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-PR-08-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants – Caribbean Area Component FY-2008 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 19, 2008 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2008 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2008 |
| Archive Date: | May 25, 2008 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $275,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education State governments Special district governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Florida State Office |
| Description: | The NRCS office in the Caribbean Area requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This notice announces the availability of up to $275,000 of funds during fiscal year 2008 for the Caribbean CIG program competition. The full announcement identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. The Caribbean Area Director reserves the right to not fund any or all proposals. For information about the national program, visit: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/cig/. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lynn Merrill
Contracting Officer Phone 352-338-9553 Email:lynn.merrill@fl.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 40745 Full Announcement-1 -> CIG_STATE_ANNOUNCEMENT_FUND_2008PRfnl1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lynn Merrill Contracting Officer Phone 352-338-9553 Email: lynn.merrill@fl.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00006225 | Apr 25, 2008 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
40745 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
40745 SF424A-1.0.pdf
40745 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
40745 Attachments-1.0.pdf
40745 Other-1.0.pdf
40745 Project-1.0.pdf
40745 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
40745 Budget-1.1.pdf
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