NRCS Alaska is offering the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, leveraging federal investment in environmental enhancement alongside agricultural production. This grant aims to transfer successful conservation technologies and management systems for broader adoption by the private sector or for inclusion in NRCS guides. It specifically funds innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations, rather than research. For 2012, Alaska’s priorities include innovative practices in energy conservation and best management practices for high tunnel production. Projects, up to three years, must be within Alaska and involve EQIP-eligible landowners.
Opportunity ID: 140793
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-AK-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alaska Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2012 February 24, 2012 is the closing date for pre-proposals. Selected applicants will then be required to submit a full proposal application no later than 4pm, Alaska Time, on Friday, April 20, 2012. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2012 EXTENDED DEADLINES: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, is the revised closing date for pre-proposals. Selected applicants will then be required to submit a full proposal application no later than Friday, May 18, 2012. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $160,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Federally recognized Indian Tribe, State or local governmental entity, Non-governmental organization, Individual |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | The purpose of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging 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 for incorporation into NRCS technical manuals or guides, or further adoption by the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. It is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a high likelihood of success and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. NRCS Alaska will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years. Projects must involve landowners who meet the EQIP eligibility requirements. Applications will only be considered for projects within Alaska. Priorities for Alaska’s 2012 CIG State Program are innovative practices in energy conservation and best management practices for high tunnel production. Pre-proposals and full proposal applications will be reviewed for compliance with threshold eligibility criteria; eligible and complete submissions will be reviewed by a technical peer review panel and scored based on objective criteria. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Alaska CIG Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Karen Dearlove
Realty & Easement Specialist Phone 907-283-8732 x114 Email:karen.dearlove@ak.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2012 | ||
| Feb 23, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-AK-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alaska Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2012 February 24, 2012 is the closing date for pre-proposals. Selected applicants will then be required to submit a full proposal application no later than 4pm, Alaska Time, on Friday, April 20, 2012. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 21, 2012 EXTENDED DEADLINES: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, is the revised closing date for pre-proposals. Selected applicants will then be required to submit a full proposal application no later than Friday, May 18, 2012. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $160,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Federally recognized Indian Tribe, State or local governmental entity, Non-governmental organization, Individual |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | The purpose of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging 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 for incorporation into NRCS technical manuals or guides, or further adoption by the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. It is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a high likelihood of success and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. NRCS Alaska will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years. Projects must involve landowners who meet the EQIP eligibility requirements. Applications will only be considered for projects within Alaska. Priorities for Alaska’s 2012 CIG State Program are innovative practices in energy conservation and best management practices for high tunnel production. Pre-proposals and full proposal applications will be reviewed for compliance with threshold eligibility criteria; eligible and complete submissions will be reviewed by a technical peer review panel and scored based on objective criteria. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Alaska CIG Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Karen Dearlove
Realty & Easement Specialist Phone 907-283-8732 x114 Email:karen.dearlove@ak.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-AK-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Alaska Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) |
| 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: | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 24, 2012 February 24, 2012 is the closing date for pre-proposals. Selected applicants will then be required to submit a full proposal application no later than 4pm, Alaska Time, on Friday, April 20, 2012. |
| Archive Date: | Jun 30, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $160,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Federally recognized Indian Tribe, State or local governmental entity, Non-governmental organization, Individual |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | The purpose of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging 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 for incorporation into NRCS technical manuals or guides, or further adoption by the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. It is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a high likelihood of success and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. NRCS Alaska will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years. Projects must involve landowners who meet the EQIP eligibility requirements. Applications will only be considered for projects within Alaska. Priorities for Alaska’s 2012 CIG State Program are innovative practices in energy conservation and best management practices for high tunnel production. Pre-proposals and full proposal applications will be reviewed for compliance with threshold eligibility criteria; eligible and complete submissions will be reviewed by a technical peer review panel and scored based on objective criteria. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Alaska Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Karen Dearlove
Realty & Easement Specialist Phone 907-283-8732 Email:karen.dearlove@ak.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 140793 Full Announcement-1 -> alaska_cig_fy2012_announcementprogramfunding_revised_deadlines.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Karen Dearlove Realty & Easement Specialist Phone 907-283-8732 x114 Email: karen.dearlove@ak.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00094650 | Mar 21, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
140793 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
140793 SF424A-1.0.pdf
140793 Budget-1.1.pdf
140793 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
140793 Other-1.1.pdf
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