This Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) grant, the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for the Caribbean Area, stimulates innovative conservation approaches and technologies. It leverages federal investment for environmental protection alongside agricultural production. This grant transfers proven conservation technologies and management systems into NRCS policy, manuals, or the private sector. It funds on-the-ground pilot projects and field demonstrations, applying technologies with a high likelihood of success. Importantly, this grant does not fund research or hypothesis formulation. Its focus is on applying and sharing proven developments to ensure wider access and drive impactful conservation.
Opportunity ID: 54675
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-PR-10-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants – Caribbean Area (State) Component FY10 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| 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: | May 19, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 25, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 15, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Florida State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, while leveraging the 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 policy, technical manuals, guides, and references or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Projects intended to formulate hypothesis do not qualify. CIG funds cannot be used in any way to support research. CIG is to apply proven technology which has been shown to work previously. 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 to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. CIG promotes sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, and facilities among communities, governments, and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a wider range of users. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JAIME VALENTIN
CIG PROGRAM MANAGER Phone 787-766-5206 Email:jaime.valentin@pr.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 54675 Full Announcement-1 -> cig fy2010.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | JAIME VALENTIN CIG PROGRAM MANAGER Phone 787-766-5206 Email: jaime.valentin@pr.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00018769 | May 19, 2010 | Jun 25, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54675 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
54675 SF424A-1.0.pdf
54675 SF424B-1.1.pdf
54675 SF3881-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
54675 Other-1.1.pdf
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