This department is offering NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to spark innovative conservation methods and technology adoption. This grant is for eligible entities in Rhode Island to develop projects with funding up to $128,000 in FY 2018. Non-Federal entities and individuals, excluding Federal agencies, are encouraged to apply for projects lasting one to three years, with a maximum award of $75,000 for a single project in FY 2018. Application deadline is on May 11, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 301753
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-RI-CIG-18-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2018 – Rhode Island |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment 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: | Mar 16, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 11, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 11, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 10, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $128,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education Individuals Independent school districts Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | 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 Rhode Island. A total of up to $128,000 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joseph Bachand
Phone 401-822-8818 Email:joseph.bachand@ri.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 301753 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> USDA-NRCS-RI-CIG-18-001_Full Announcement.pdf
Folder 301753 Other Supporting Documents-Checklist and Fact Sheet -> CIG_FactSheet_Template.pdf
Folder 301753 Other Supporting Documents-Checklist and Fact Sheet -> CIG Application Checklist.pdf
Folder 301753 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample Project Extract_Redacted.pdf
Folder 301753 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample Pledge Agreement Cash.pdf
Folder 301753 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample_Budget_A.pdf
Folder 301753 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample Pledge Agreement In-kind.pdf
Folder 301753 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample Project Narrative B.pdf
Folder 301753 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample Project Narrative A.pdf
Folder 301753 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample_Budget B.pdf
Folder 301753 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample_Budget_C.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joseph Bachand Phone 401-822-8818 Email: joseph.bachand@ri.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00239342 | Mar 16, 2018 | May 11, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
301753 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
301753 SF424A-1.0.pdf
301753 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
301753 SF3881-1.0.pdf
301753 SF424B-1.1.pdf
301753 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
301753 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
301753 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
301753 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
301753 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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