The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate advancements in environmental stewardship. This grant program is specifically designed to foster the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The NRCS aims to support projects that provide creative solutions to pressing natural resource challenges, ultimately enhancing sustainable practices. Eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit competitive applications. Successful projects, ranging from one to three years in duration, will receive significant funding to implement their innovative strategies, contributing to a nationwide push for improved conservation methods and technologies.
Opportunity ID: 231975
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CIG-USDA-NRCS-GA-13-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovative Grant 2013 |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 12 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 26, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 03, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 03, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $25,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses State governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Georgia State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Georgia NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be approximately $300,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. |
| Link to Additional Information: | CIG website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sharon Gipson
State Administrative Officer Phone 706-546-2272 Email:Sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 231975 Full Announcement-1 -> cig-usda-nrcs-ga-13-01.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sharon Gipson State Administrative Officer Phone 706-546-2272 Email: Sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00175215 | Apr 29, 2013 | Jun 03, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
231975 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
231975 Budget-1.1.pdf
231975 SF424A-1.0.pdf
231975 SF424B-1.1.pdf
231975 SF3881-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
231975 Other-1.1.pdf
231975 ObjectiveWorkPlan_2_0-2.0.pdf
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