The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate innovative conservation approaches in Idaho. This grant opportunity aims to fund projects that develop and adopt new technologies to enhance conservation efforts. Funding of up to $150,000 is available with individual grants capped at $75,000. Eligible governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as individuals, are encouraged to submit proposals for projects lasting between one to three years. The deadline for submissions is on May 15, 2015. Applicants can refer to the provided instructions for eligibility criteria and application details.
Opportunity ID: 275465
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-ID-15-11 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovative Grant |
| 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: | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Proposal requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Idaho State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Proposals will be accepted from IDAHO. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2015 will be up to $150,000, with the amount of individual grants to be capped at $75,000. Proposals are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for the CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and associated instruction needed to apply for CIG. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Idaho Website – CIG |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine Catherman
Grants & Agreements Specialist Phone 208-685-6982 Email:chris.catherman@id.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 275465 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2015 cig apf full annoc.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christine Catherman Grants & Agreements Specialist Phone 208-685-6982 Email: chris.catherman@id.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00216234 | Mar 26, 2015 | May 15, 2015 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
275465 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
275465 SF424B-1.1.pdf
275465 SF424A-1.0.pdf
275465 AD_3030-1.0.pdf
275465 AD_3031-1.0.pdf
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