The New Jersey Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Fiscal Year 2009. This competitive statewide grant program is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, with projects exclusively located in New Jersey. Approximately $212,000 is anticipated for support, awarded through a competitive grants process. Funds are available across two state CIG categories: Natural Resource Concerns and Technology. Applications are welcomed from eligible individuals, government, or non-government organizations for grant awards lasting between one and three years. This grant provides an opportunity to advance conservation efforts. Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on May 15, 2009.
Opportunity ID: 45982
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NJ-CIG-09-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG) FY-09 ANNOUNCEMENT |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 13, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $212,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments County governments Individuals Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | New Jersey State Office |
| Description: | New Jersey NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted for projects located in New Jersey only. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2009 will be approximately $212,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. There are two state CIG categories available in FY 2009: Natural Resource Concerns Category and Technology Category. Applications are requested from eligible individuals, government or non-government organizations for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. Applications due by 4:00 p.m. on May 15, 2009. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agency Website for Application Documents |
| 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 |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2009 | ||
| Mar 13, 2009 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NJ-CIG-09-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG) FY-09 ANNOUNCEMENT |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 13, 2009 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $212,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments County governments Individuals Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | New Jersey State Office |
| Description: | New Jersey NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted for projects located in New Jersey only. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2009 will be approximately $212,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. There are two state CIG categories available in FY 2009: Natural Resource Concerns Category and Technology Category. Applications are requested from eligible individuals, government or non-government organizations for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. Applications due by 4:00 p.m. on May 15, 2009. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agency Website for Application Documents |
| 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 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NJ-CIG-09-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG) FY-09 ANNOUNCEMENT |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| 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: | Mar 13, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 15, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 14, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $212,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals City or township governments State governments Small businesses County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | New Jersey State Office |
| Description: | New Jersey NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted for projects located in New Jersey only. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2009 will be approximately $212,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. There are two state CIG categories available in FY 2009: Natural Resource Concerns Category and Technology Category. Applications are requested from eligible individuals, government or non-government organizations for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. Applications due by 4:00 p.m. on May 15, 2009. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Agency Website for Application Documents |
| 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 |
Related Documents
Folder 45982 Full Announcement-1 -> fy09 cig eqip notice.pdf
Folder 45982 Other Supporting Documents-Application Forms 1 -> SF424A-V1.0.pdf
Folder 45982 Other Supporting Documents-Application Forms 1 -> SF424B.pdf
Folder 45982 Other Supporting Documents-Application Forms 1 -> SF424_Individual.pdf
Folder 45982 Other Supporting Documents-Application Forms 1 -> SF424_Entity.pdf
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