The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to foster new approaches and technologies in conservation. This grant program aims to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation solutions. Applications are specifically invited from entities within the Pacific Islands Area, encompassing Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. NRCS anticipates providing approximately $300,000 in funding for the 2011 fiscal year to support these initiatives. Eligible applicants include governmental or non-governmental organizations, as well as individuals, for competitive consideration. Projects funded through these grants are expected to have a duration of one to three years, promoting long-term impact in conservation efforts.
Opportunity ID: 82213
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-HI-11-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants |
| 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 24, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 20, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 19, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| 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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Hawaii State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from the Pacific Islands Area (Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands). NRCS anticipates that the funding amount available for support of this program in FY 2011 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:
Stephen Case
Contract Specialist Phone 808-541-2600 Email:stephen.case@hi.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 82213 Full Announcement-1 -> cig grant announcement and application instructions.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephen Case Contract Specialist Phone 808-541-2600 Email: stephen.case@hi.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | USDA-NRCS-HI-11-02 | Conservation Innovation Grants | PKG00043330 | Mar 24, 2011 | May 20, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
82213 SF424-2.0.pdf
82213 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
82213 Budget-1.1.pdf
82213 SF424B-1.1.pdf
82213 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
82213 ObjectiveWorkPlan-1.1.pdf
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