The NRCS Department is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in agriculture. Projects funded by CIG are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies and management systems to agricultural producers and NRCS technical manuals. These grants typically support pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research that address specific applied conservation questions using farm-scale equipment. The closing date for applications is April 16, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 300999
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-GA-CIG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Georgia. A total of up to $ 300,000.00 is available for CIG in FY 2018. All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of Federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2018 is $75,000. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 29, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
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: | All NFE entities and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Georgia. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application. Individuals and entities may receive more than one award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | USDA-NRCS-MSD-Ft Worth Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies 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) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specific applied conservation question using a statistically valid design while employing farm-scale equipment on farms, ranches or private forest lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Phone: 706-546-2097
Email: tansel.hudson@ga.usda.gov Tansel Hudson USDA-NRCS 355 East Hancock Ave. Athens, GA 30601 Email:Tansel.Hudson@ga.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Deadline date changed | Feb 27, 2018 | |
| Changed award amount | Feb 27, 2018 | |
| Needed to change the award amount to 3,000,000 | Feb 22, 2018 | |
| Feb 22, 2018 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-GA-CIG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Georgia. A total of up to $ 300,000.00 is available for CIG in FY 2018. All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of Federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2018 is $75,000. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 29, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
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: | All NFE entities and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Georgia. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application. Individuals and entities may receive more than one award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | USDA-NRCS-MSD-Ft Worth Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies 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) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specific applied conservation question using a statistically valid design while employing farm-scale equipment on farms, ranches or private forest lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Phone: 706-546-2097
Email: tansel.hudson@ga.usda.gov Tansel Hudson USDA-NRCS 355 East Hancock Ave. Athens, GA 30601 Email:Tansel.Hudson@ga.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-GA-CIG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Georgia. A total of up to $ 300,000.00 is available for CIG in FY 2018. All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of Federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2018 is $75,000. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 27, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 29, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
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: | All NFE entities and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Georgia. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application. Individuals and entities may receive more than one award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | USDA-NRCS-MSD-Ft Worth Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies 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) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specific applied conservation question using a statistically valid design while employing farm-scale equipment on farms, ranches or private forest lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Phone: 706-546-2097
Email: tansel.hudson@ga.usda.gov Tansel Hudson USDA-NRCS 355 East Hancock Ave. Athens, GA 30601 Email:Tansel.Hudson@ga.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-GA-CIG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Georgia. A total of up to $ 300,000.00 is available for CIG in FY 2018. All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of Federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2018 is $75,000. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 29, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
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: | All NFE entities and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Georgia. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application. Individuals and entities may receive more than one award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | USDA-NRCS-MSD-Ft Worth Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies 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) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specific applied conservation question using a statistically valid design while employing farm-scale equipment on farms, ranches or private forest lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Phone: 706-546-2097
Email: tansel.hudson@ga.usda.gov Tansel Hudson USDA-NRCS 355 East Hancock Ave. Athens, GA 30601 Email:Tansel.Hudson@ga.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-GA-CIG-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Georgia. A total of up to $ 300,000.00 is available for CIG in FY 2018. All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of Federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2018 is $75,000. |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 25 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 29, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
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: | All NFE entities and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Georgia. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application. Individuals and entities may receive more than one award. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | USDA-NRCS-MSD-Ft Worth Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies 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) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specific applied conservation question using a statistically valid design while employing farm-scale equipment on farms, ranches or private forest lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Phone: 706-546-2097
Email: tansel.hudson@ga.usda.gov Tansel Hudson USDA-NRCS 355 East Hancock Ave. Athens, GA 30601 Email:Tansel.Hudson@ga.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 300999 Full Announcement-GA CIG 2018 -> State CIG APF Template 2018 GA_NHQ FINAL.pdf
Folder 300999 Other Supporting Documents-Supplemental docs -> Sample_Budget_B mod.pdf
Folder 300999 Other Supporting Documents-Supplemental docs -> Sample Project Description A.pdf
Folder 300999 Other Supporting Documents-Supplemental docs -> Sample Executive Summary_Redacted.pdf
Folder 300999 Other Supporting Documents-Supplemental docs -> Pledge Agreement In-kind.pdf
Folder 300999 Other Supporting Documents-Supplemental docs -> Sample_Budget_C mod.pdf
Folder 300999 Other Supporting Documents-Supplemental docs -> Sample_Budget_A.pdf
Folder 300999 Other Supporting Documents-Supplemental docs -> SF424 – SF424A – Budget Instructions.pdf
Folder 300999 Other Supporting Documents-Supplemental docs -> 2018_CIG_FactSheet_Template.pdf
Folder 300999 Other Supporting Documents-Supplemental docs -> Pledge Agreement Cash.pdf
Folder 300999 Other Supporting Documents-Supplemental docs -> Sample Project Description B.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Phone: 706-546-2097 Email: tansel.hudson@ga.usda.gov Tansel Hudson USDA-NRCS 355 East Hancock Ave. Athens, GA 30601 Email: Tansel.Hudson@ga.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00238658 | Feb 28, 2018 | Apr 16, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
300999 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
300999 SF424A-1.0.pdf
300999 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
300999 SF3881-1.0.pdf
300999 SF424B-1.1.pdf
300999 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
300999 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
300999 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
300999 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
300999 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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