The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering this Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to stimulate innovative approaches in environmental enhancement and protection within agricultural production. This grant is specifically for projects based in the State of Idaho, with up to $250,000 in Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) funds available for fiscal year 2009. Eligible entities, including government and non-government organizations or individuals, can apply for competitive grants, with individual awards not exceeding $75,000. The CIG program, established under the Food Security Act and administered by NRCS as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), seeks single or multi-year proposals demonstrating innovative solutions to leverage federal investment for conservation.
Opportunity ID: 45941
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-ID-09-05 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 11, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 24, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals State governments County governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Idaho State Office |
| Description: | Section 1240H of the Food Security Act of 1985, as added by Section 2509 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246) established Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) [16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8]. Through CIG, the Secretary of Agriculture may pay the cost of competitive grants to carry out projects that stimulate innovative approaches to leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production. The Secretary of Agriculture delegated the authority for the administration of EQIP and CIG to the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), who is a vice president of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). EQIP is administered by NRCS under the authorities of the CCC. This notice announces the availability of up to $250,000 of CCC funds during fiscal year 2009 for the State of Idaho Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $75,000 each. The State Conservationist reserves the right to not fund any or all proposals. These funds are in addition to up to $20 million dollars of CCC funds that may be available for application from the national CIG grants program. For information about the national CIG grants program, visit: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CIG/. The Idaho funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for single or multi-year projects. This notice sets forth the applicant and project eligibility requirements, application procedures, and grant award criteria for proposed projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Idaho NRCS Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine Catherman
Grants & Agreements Specialist Phone 208-685-6982 Email:CathermanChris@usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Update information | Mar 12, 2009 | |
| Mar 12, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-ID-09-05 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 11, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 24, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals State governments County governments Special district governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Idaho State Office |
| Description: | Section 1240H of the Food Security Act of 1985, as added by Section 2509 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246) established Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) [16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8]. Through CIG, the Secretary of Agriculture may pay the cost of competitive grants to carry out projects that stimulate innovative approaches to leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production. The Secretary of Agriculture delegated the authority for the administration of EQIP and CIG to the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), who is a vice president of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). EQIP is administered by NRCS under the authorities of the CCC. This notice announces the availability of up to $250,000 of CCC funds during fiscal year 2009 for the State of Idaho Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $75,000 each. The State Conservationist reserves the right to not fund any or all proposals. These funds are in addition to up to $20 million dollars of CCC funds that may be available for application from the national CIG grants program. For information about the national CIG grants program, visit: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CIG/. The Idaho funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for single or multi-year projects. This notice sets forth the applicant and project eligibility requirements, application procedures, and grant award criteria for proposed projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Idaho NRCS Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine Catherman
Grants & Agreements Specialist Phone 208-685-6982 Email:CathermanChris@usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-ID-09-05 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 15 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 24, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | May 24, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $25,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Special district governments Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | – |
| Description: | Section 1240H of the Food Security Act of 1985, as added by Section 2509 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246) established Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) [16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8]. Through CIG, the Secretary of Agriculture may pay the cost of competitive grants to carry out projects that stimulate innovative approaches to leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production. The Secretary of Agriculture delegated the authority for the administration of EQIP and CIG to the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), who is a vice president of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). EQIP is administered by NRCS under the authorities of the CCC. This notice announces the availability of up to $250,000 of CCC funds during fiscal year 2009 for the State of Idaho Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $75,000 each. The State Conservationist reserves the right to not fund any or all proposals. These funds are in addition to up to $20 million dollars of CCC funds that may be available for application from the national CIG grants program. For information about the national CIG grants program, visit: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CIG/. The Idaho funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for single or multi-year projects. This notice sets forth the applicant and project eligibility requirements, application procedures, and grant award criteria for proposed projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Idaho NRCS Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Christine Catherman
Grants & Agreements Specialist Phone 208-685-6982 Email:CathermanChris@usda.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Christine Catherman Grants & Agreements Specialist Phone 208-685-6982 Email: CathermanChris@usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00010990 | Mar 11, 2009 | Apr 24, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
45941 SF424-2.0.pdf
45941 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
45941 Budget-1.1.pdf
45941 SF424B-1.1.pdf
45941 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
45941 ObjectiveWorkPlan-1.1.pdf
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