The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant aims to transfer conservation technologies and management systems into NRCS manuals or the private sector, emphasizing the scaling of proven conservation strategies. Projects funded by CIG focus on innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations, rather than research. Eligible entities from North Dakota such as Indian Tribes, local governments, NGOs, and individuals can submit proposals for single or multiyear projects not exceeding three years. The proposals will undergo technical peer review and evaluation before final selections are made by the NRCS State Conservationist.
Opportunity ID: 291194
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-ND-CIG-17-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | North Dakota Conservation Innovation Grants Fiscal Year 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 09, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Utah State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals and guides or to the private sector. CIG is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven technology in order to increase adoption with an emphasis on opportunities to scale proven, emerging conservation strategies. CIG promotes sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, and facilities among communities, governments, and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a wider range of users. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. CIG does not fund research projects, with the exception of on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specified conservation-related question using a statistically valid design, while employing farm-scale equipment on farm fields. Specifically, a valid study design will use an appropriate number of replications and statistical analysis of results. To the extent NRCS funds research projects through CIG, the Agency will only fund research projects that stimulate innovative approaches to natural resource management in conjunction with agricultural production.NRCS will accept proposals under this notice for single or multiyear projects, not to exceed three years, submitted by eligible entities from North Dakota. Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals.Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. Complete proposals received by applicable deadlines will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel based on the Proposal Evaluation Criteria identified in the full announcement. Proposals, along with their associated technical peer review, will then be forwarded to the North Dakota Review Board. The North Dakota Review Board will make its recommendations for project approval to the NRCS State Conservationist who will make the final selections. |
| Link to Additional Information: | CIG National Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jarvis Keney
220 East Rosser Avenue Federal Building, Room 278 Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone : (701) 530-2005 E-mail : jarvis.keney@nd.usda.gov Email:jarvis.keney@nd.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The closing date for this announcement has been extended to March 28, 2017. | Mar 09, 2017 | |
| Mar 09, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-ND-CIG-17-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | North Dakota Conservation Innovation Grants Fiscal Year 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 09, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Utah State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals and guides or to the private sector. CIG is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven technology in order to increase adoption with an emphasis on opportunities to scale proven, emerging conservation strategies. CIG promotes sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, and facilities among communities, governments, and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a wider range of users. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. CIG does not fund research projects, with the exception of on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specified conservation-related question using a statistically valid design, while employing farm-scale equipment on farm fields. Specifically, a valid study design will use an appropriate number of replications and statistical analysis of results. To the extent NRCS funds research projects through CIG, the Agency will only fund research projects that stimulate innovative approaches to natural resource management in conjunction with agricultural production.NRCS will accept proposals under this notice for single or multiyear projects, not to exceed three years, submitted by eligible entities from North Dakota. Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals.Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. Complete proposals received by applicable deadlines will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel based on the Proposal Evaluation Criteria identified in the full announcement. Proposals, along with their associated technical peer review, will then be forwarded to the North Dakota Review Board. The North Dakota Review Board will make its recommendations for project approval to the NRCS State Conservationist who will make the final selections. |
| Link to Additional Information: | CIG National Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jarvis Keney
220 East Rosser Avenue Federal Building, Room 278 Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone : (701) 530-2005 E-mail : jarvis.keney@nd.usda.gov Email:jarvis.keney@nd.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-ND-CIG-17-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | North Dakota Conservation Innovation Grants Fiscal Year 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 09, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 14, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Individuals Small businesses County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Utah State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals and guides or to the private sector. CIG is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven technology in order to increase adoption with an emphasis on opportunities to scale proven, emerging conservation strategies. CIG promotes sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, and facilities among communities, governments, and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a wider range of users. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. CIG does not fund research projects, with the exception of on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specified conservation-related question using a statistically valid design, while employing farm-scale equipment on farm fields. Specifically, a valid study design will use an appropriate number of replications and statistical analysis of results. To the extent NRCS funds research projects through CIG, the Agency will only fund research projects that stimulate innovative approaches to natural resource management in conjunction with agricultural production.
NRCS will accept proposals under this notice for single or multiyear projects, not to exceed three years, submitted by eligible entities from North Dakota. Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. Complete proposals received by applicable deadlines will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel based on the Proposal Evaluation Criteria identified in the full announcement. Proposals, along with their associated technical peer review, will then be forwarded to the North Dakota Review Board. The North Dakota Review Board will make its recommendations for project approval to the NRCS State Conservationist who will make the final selections. |
| Link to Additional Information: | CIG National Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jarvis Keney
220 East Rosser Avenue Federal Building, Room 278 Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone : (701) 530-2005 E-mail : jarvis.keney@nd.usda.gov Email:jarvis.keney@nd.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 291194 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> North Dakota CIG FY17_Full Announcement_revised closing date.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jarvis Keney 220 East Rosser Avenue Federal Building, Room 278 Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone : (701) 530-2005 E-mail : jarvis.keney@nd.usda.gov Email: jarvis.keney@nd.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00230206 | Jan 12, 2017 | Mar 14, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
291194 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
291194 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
291194 SF424A-1.0.pdf
291194 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
291194 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
291194 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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