NRCS Connecticut is offering the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program to foster innovative conservation approaches and technologies on agricultural lands within the state. This competitive grant is open to eligible government and non-government organizations or individuals across the 50 States, Caribbean Area, and Pacific Basin, specifically for projects implemented in Connecticut. For fiscal year 2011, approximately $211,000 may be available for the statewide competition. Funds will be awarded for projects lasting between one and three years, with individual proposals requesting $75,000 or less. This initiative aims to stimulate the development and adoption of new conservation methods and practices.
Opportunity ID: 67193
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-CT-11-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grants Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 Announcement for Program Funding |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 31, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 25, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 25, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 27, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $211,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
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: | CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe, state or local unit of government, non-governmental organization, or individual. |
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 the 50 States, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands) and the Pacific Basin Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) for projects within the state of Connecticut. For fiscal year 2011, up to $211,000 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 website |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00029750 | Jan 31, 2011 | Feb 25, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
67193 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
67193 Project-1.1.pdf
67193 Budget-1.1.pdf
67193 SF424A-1.0.pdf
67193 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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