The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program, offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), aims to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, specifically for the Caribbean Area. This grant leverages federal investment to enhance environmental protection alongside agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to facilitate the transfer of proven conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches into NRCS policy or the private sector. The program supports innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. It is crucial to note that CIG does not fund research or hypothesis formulation; instead, it applies technologies shown to be effective, promoting the sharing of scientific and technological advancements among communities and institutions.
Opportunity ID: 68613
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-PR-11-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2011 CIG-CARIBBEAN AREA |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 04, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 29, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | May 29, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Florida State Office |
| Description: | 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 policy, technical manuals, guides, and references or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Projects intended to formulate hypothesis do not qualify. CIG is to apply proven technology which has been shown to work previously. It is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success, and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JAIME VALENTIN
PROGRAM MANAGER Phone 787-766-5206 Email:jaime.valentin@pr.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 68613 Full Announcement-1 -> puerto rico cig 2011 announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | JAIME VALENTIN PROGRAM MANAGER Phone 787-766-5206 Email: jaime.valentin@pr.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00031070 | Feb 04, 2011 | Apr 29, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
68613 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
68613 SF424A-1.0.pdf
68613 SF424B-1.1.pdf
68613 SF3881-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
68613 Other-1.1.pdf
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