The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS-NJ), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant is for projects located entirely within New Jersey. Approximately $242,000 is anticipated for support in FY 2011. Applications are invited from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration. Grant awards will support projects between 1 and 3 years in duration, focused on fostering new methods in conservation. Funds will be awarded through a competitive process based on set objectives and eligibility criteria.
Opportunity ID: 67013
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NJ-11-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY-2011 New Jersey Conservation Innovation Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| 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: | Jan 28, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 10, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $242,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | New Jersey State Office |
| Description: | The New Jersey State Office of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS-NJ), 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. Applications are accepted from all 50 States, Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) for projects located entirely within New Jersey. NRCS-NJ anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2011 will be approximately $242,000. 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.
Funds will be awarded through a competitive process, as described in this notice. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the instructions needed to apply to CIG. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NJ NRCS Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Lenora Jordan
Contract Specialist Phone 732-537-6084 Email:lenora.jordan@nj.usda.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Lenora Jordan Contract Specialist Phone 732-537-6084 Email: lenora.jordan@nj.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | NJ-NRCS-2011-1 | CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT | PKG00029570 | Jan 28, 2011 | Mar 11, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
67013 SF424-2.0.pdf
67013 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
67013 Budget-1.1.pdf
67013 SF424B-1.1.pdf
67013 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
67013 ObjectiveWorkPlan-1.1.pdf
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