The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, inviting proposals from eligible government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. This grant supports projects lasting between one and three years, specifically those that stimulate the development and adoption of proven conservation approaches or technologies. Unlike research funding, CIG focuses on innovative on-the-ground conservation initiatives, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. Successful proposals must demonstrate a likelihood of success and involve landowners who meet the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) eligibility requirements. This initiative aims to advance practical, implemented conservation solutions.
Opportunity ID: 70593
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCSPA1101 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | PA 2011 Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 31, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian tribe, State or local unit of government, non-governmental organization, or individual. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pennsylvania State Office |
| Description: | NRCS requests proposals from eligible government, non-governmental organizations, or individuals which seek competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration. CIG does not fund research projects, rather, CIG funds proposals that stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. To be eligible, projects must involve landowners who meet the EQIP eligibility requirements. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Noel Soto
PA CIG Program Contact Phone 717-237-2173 Email:noel.soto@pa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 70593 Full Announcement-1 -> cig_fy_2011_state announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Noel Soto PA CIG Program Contact Phone 717-237-2173 Email: noel.soto@pa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00032830 | Mar 31, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
70593 SF424_Mandatory-1.1.pdf
70593 Mandatory_SF424B-1.1.pdf
70593 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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