The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Georgia is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to foster the creation and implementation of inventive conservation methods and technologies. With around $300,000 available for the program in FY 2012, eligible governmental or non-governmental entities and individuals are encouraged to apply for grants for projects lasting between 1 to 3 years. Deadline for submission is April 12, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 151833
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | CIG-USDA-NRCS-GA-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Conservation Innovation Grants – Georgia |
| Opportunity Category:: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 300,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Georgia State Office |
| Description:: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Georgia NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2012 will be approximately $300,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Changed from discretionary funds to Mandatory funds | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00104551 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Dale Bogardus |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Project Abstract Summary [V1.1] Project Abstract [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00104551 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2012 | View | Dale Bogardus | Organization and Individual Applicants |