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 |
| 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
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| 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 |