The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), New Mexico State Office, is offering its Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate on-the-ground adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant is for New Mexico-based governmental or non-governmental organizations and individuals. The program seeks proposals for competitive awards to implement cutting-edge conservation solutions. NRCS anticipates approximately $150,000 will be available for FY 2013, with projects ranging from one to three years. This initiative aims to foster the development and transfer of new conservation technologies, advancing sustainable resource management across the state.
Opportunity ID: 228883
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NM-13-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY2013 NEW MEXICO CIG PROGRAM FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | 1. Plant Community Health (improvements via underutilized technologies such as Prescribed Burning, riparian or wetland restoration)
2. Water Conservation (achieved via improvements in irrigated agriculture or under utilize ranch management techniques) 3. Drought Flexibility: Livestock grazing or irrigated agriculture related production practices that facilitate agricultural production in drought conditions |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 02, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 01, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 01, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| 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: | Applications are accepted from eligible individuals, non-federal government and non-government organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | New Mexico State Office |
| Description: | The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), New Mexico State Office, hereby announces availability of the New Mexico State Component of the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate on-the-ground adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications for the state component are accepted from applicants in New Mexico. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be approximately $150,000. 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:
Steven Alves
Contracting Officer Phone 5057614484 Email:steven.alves@nm.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Steven Alves Contracting Officer Phone 5057614484 Email: steven.alves@nm.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00172108 | Apr 08, 2013 | Jun 01, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
228883 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
228883 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
228883 Project-1.1.pdf
228883 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
228883 SF3881-1.0.pdf
228883 SF424B-1.1.pdf
228883 Budget-1.1.pdf
228883 SF424A-1.0.pdf