The NRCS Connecticut is offering the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to encourage the development and implementation of innovative conservation methods and technologies on agricultural lands in Connecticut. With up to $143,700 available for the competition, eligible entities from Connecticut and surrounding states can apply for projects within the state. The grants, ranging between one to three years, aim to fund projects that align with the objectives outlined for CIG. Applicants must submit proposals requesting federal funds of $75,000 or less by April 25, 2014, for competitive consideration. This opportunity aims to drive sustainable agricultural practices through innovative conservation approaches.
Opportunity ID: 252807
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-CT-14-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant 2014 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| 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: | Mar 20, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 25, 2014 |
| Archive Date: | May 25, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $143,700 |
| 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: | CIG Applicants nust be federally recognized tribes, state or local units of government, non-governmental organizations or individuals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | NRCS-Connecticut State Office |
| Description: | NRCS Connecticut requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies on agricultural lands. Applications will be accepted from any eligible entity within Connecticut and surrounding states for projects within the state of Connecticut. For fiscal year 2014, up to $143,700 may be available for the Connecticut statewide CIG competition. NRCS will reserve the right to offer more or less funding at the discretion of the State Conservationist. Funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. To participate in the Connecticut CIG sign-up, project proposals should request federal funds of $75,000 or less and must be implemented in the state of Connecticut. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Connecticut NRCS Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Nancy Ferlow
State Resource Conservationist Phone 860-871-4049 Email:nancy.ferlow@ct.usda.gov |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Nancy Ferlow State Resource Conservationist Phone 860-871-4049 Email: nancy.ferlow@ct.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00194208 | Mar 20, 2014 | Apr 25, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
252807 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
252807 SF424B-1.1.pdf
252807 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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