The USDA NRCS New Mexico State Office is offering the New Mexico State Component of the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program to foster the implementation of innovative conservation practices and technologies in New Mexico. The funding amount available for FY 2013 is approximately $150,000, and eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations, as well as individuals, can apply for grants ranging from 1 to 3 years in duration. Applications are exclusive to New Mexico applicants, and the deadline for submission is June 1, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 228883
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NRCS-NM-13-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | FY2013 NEW MEXICO CIG PROGRAM FUNDING ANNOUNCEMENT |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation:: | 1. Plant Community Health (improvements via underutilized technologies such as Prescribed Burning, riparian or wetland restoration)
2. Water Conservation (achieved via improvements in irrigated agriculture or under utilize ranch management techniques) 3. Drought Flexibility: Livestock grazing or irrigated agriculture related production practices that facilitate agricultural production in drought conditions |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Apr 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Apr 02, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 01, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Jun 01, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | Jul 01, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 150,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Applications are accepted from eligible individuals, non-federal government and non-government organizations. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | New Mexico State Office |
| Description:: | The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), New Mexico State Office, hereby announces availability of the New Mexico State Component of the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate on-the-ground adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications for the state component are accepted from applicants in New Mexico. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be approximately $150,000. 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:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 | Apr 02, 2013 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00172108 |
| Opening Date: | Apr 08, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Jun 01, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Steven Alves |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Grants.gov Lobbying Form [V1.1] Disclosure of Lobbying Activities (SF-LLL) [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Project Abstract Summary [V1.1] Project Abstract [V1.1] ACH Vendor/Miscellaneous Payment Enrollment Form [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00172108 | Apr 08, 2013 | Jun 01, 2013 | View | Steven Alves | Organization and Individual Applicants |