The NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant in New Mexico aims to foster the development and implementation of new conservation techniques and technologies in agriculture. Projects funded by this grant are expected to result in the adoption of innovative conservation methods and the transfer of these technologies to NRCS manuals and the private sector. This grant supports on-the-ground conservation initiatives such as pilot projects and field demonstrations, focusing on scaling proven strategies. Eligible applicants include Indian Tribes, government entities, NGOs, and individuals. Research projects are excluded unless they involve on-farm conservation research with valid designs and statistical analysis. Proposals must comply with application instructions and criteria for consideration before the closing date of Apr 21, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 292215
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NM-CIG-17-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 03, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | May 21, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments City or township governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | Overview:The purpose of 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 guidesor 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. CIGdoes 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 ofreplications 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 for projects to be completed in New Mexico. 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. Applicants will be informed of incomplete or noncompliant proposals. Applicants should submit the proposals in advance of the deadline so that NRCS can review the applications for completeness. Complete proposals received by applicable deadlines will be evaluated based on the Proposal Evaluation Criteria identified in the instructions in section V, part B. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS New Mexico CIG Homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Athena Cholas
State CIG Program Manager USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 6200 Jefferson St NE Phone: (505) 761-4419 Email:athena.cholas@nm.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Correction to url for NM CIG Homepage. | Mar 03, 2017 | |
| Mar 03, 2017 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NM-CIG-17-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 03, 2017 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | May 21, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments City or township governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | Overview:The purpose of 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 guidesor 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. CIGdoes 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 ofreplications 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 for projects to be completed in New Mexico. 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. Applicants will be informed of incomplete or noncompliant proposals. Applicants should submit the proposals in advance of the deadline so that NRCS can review the applications for completeness. Complete proposals received by applicable deadlines will be evaluated based on the Proposal Evaluation Criteria identified in the instructions in section V, part B. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS New Mexico CIG Homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Athena Cholas
State CIG Program Manager USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 6200 Jefferson St NE Phone: (505) 761-4419 Email:athena.cholas@nm.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NM-CIG-17-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | May 21, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $75,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments Special district governments Individuals Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | Overview:
The purpose of 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 NRCS will accept proposals under this notice for single or multiyear projects, not to exceed three years, submitted by eligible entities for projects to be completed in New Mexico. 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. Applicants will be informed of incomplete or noncompliant proposals. Applicants should submit the proposals in advance of the deadline so that NRCS can review the applications for completeness. Complete proposals received by applicable deadlines will be evaluated based on the Proposal Evaluation Criteria identified in the instructions in section V, part B. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS New Mexico CIG Homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Athena Cholas
State CIG Program Manager USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 6200 Jefferson St NE Phone: (505) 761-4419 Email:athena.cholas@nm.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 292215 Full Announcement-NM CIG APF -> 2017 APF.CIG-NM.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Athena Cholas State CIG Program Manager USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 6200 Jefferson St NE Phone: (505) 761-4419 Email: athena.cholas@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 | PKG00231170 | Mar 03, 2017 | Apr 21, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292215 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292215 SF3881-1.0.pdf
292215 SF424B-1.1.pdf
292215 SF424A-1.0.pdf
292215 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
292215 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
292215 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
292215 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
292215 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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