The Department of Agriculture is offering NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants to stimulate innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. These grants are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies and innovative approaches to agricultural producers. The projects may include 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. The closing date for applications is June 7, 2019.
Opportunity ID: 314645
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-ID-CIG-19-GEN10106 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2019 – Idaho |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| 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: | Apr 08, 2019 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 08, 2019 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2019 5PM MT |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2019 5PM MT |
| Archive Date: | Jul 07, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $225,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $7,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | A l non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Idaho. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| 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.
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| Link to Additional Information: | CIG website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Denise Adkins
Phone 208-685-6991 Email:denise.adkins@id.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 314645 Full Announcement-FULL ANN -> 2019 0404 USDA-NRCS-ID-CIG-19-GEN0010106 FULL ANN.pdf
Folder 314645 Full Announcement-FULL ANN -> USDA-NRCS-ID-CIG-19-GEN0010106 NFO.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> SF424A_Budget Information.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> General Terms and Conditions -NRCS 6.9.2017.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> AD_3030 for application.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> Application Checklist_CIG_FY19.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> Sample Pledge Agreement Cash.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> AD_3031 for award.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> Sample_Budget_A.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> Sample Pledge Agreement In-kind.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> Sample Project Narrative B.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> Sample Project Narrative A.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> SF424 – SF424A – Budget Instructions_CIG_FY2019.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> Required Indirect Cost Statement.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> SF-LLL.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> Sample_Budget_B.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> SF424B-Assurances.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> Certification Regarding Lobbying.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> Sample_Budget_C.pdf
Folder 314645 Other Supporting Documents-OTHER DOCUMENTATION -> SF424_Application for Assistance.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Denise Adkins Phone 208-685-6991 Email: denise.adkins@id.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00249824 | Jun 07, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
314645 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
314645 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
314645 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314645 SF424A-1.0.pdf
314645 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
314645 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf
314645 SF424B-1.1.pdf
314645 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
314645 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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