Opportunity ID: 46166

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-NM-09-01
Funding Opportunity Title: Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) New Mexico
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation: null
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Agriculture
Natural Resources
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards:
Assistance Listings: 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: Yes
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 19, 2009
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications: May 15, 2009
Current Closing Date for Applications: May 15, 2009
Archive Date: Jun 14, 2009
Estimated Total Program Funding: $150,000
Award Ceiling: $75,000
Award Floor: $5,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Private institutions of higher education
County governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Independent school districts
State governments
City or township governments
Small businesses
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Individuals
Additional Information on Eligibility:

Additional Information

Agency Name: New Mexico State Office
Description: NRCS New Mexico requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches in New Mexico. Applications are accepted from New Mexico. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2009 will be approximately $150,000. Funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process.

There are two CIG categories available in FY 2009: Natural Resource Concerns Category and Technology Category. NRCS New Mexico will prioritize proposals including a riparian restoration component, but will consider all eligible applications. 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. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to CIG.

DATES: Applications must be received in the NRCS New Mexico State Office by 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST), on May 15, 2009.

ADDRESSES: The address for applications is: USDA – Natural Resources Conservation Service, Programs Staff, Conservation Innovation Grants Program; 6200 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. The contact phone number for hand-delivered applications is (505) 761-4400.

To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow the instructions.

For more information contact: Seth Fiedler
CIG Program Manager
6200 Jefferson St NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109
Phone: (505) 761-4416
Fax: (505) 761-4463
E-mail: seth.fiedler@nm.usda.gov

Link to Additional Information: NM Conservation Innovation Grants – Closes 5/15/09
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Bridget Biernat

Contract Specialist

Phone 5057614485
Email:bridget.biernat@nm.usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date

Folder 46166 Full Announcement-1 -> FY2009_CIGNewMexico.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Bridget Biernat
Contract Specialist
Phone 5057614485
Email: bridget.biernat@nm.usda.gov
Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
10.912 PKG00011216 Mar 19, 2009 May 15, 2009 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

46166 SF424-2.0.pdf

46166 SF424B-1.1.pdf

46166 SF424A-1.0.pdf

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