This grant, offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is for stimulating the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies within Washington State. Approximately $150,000 is available for Fiscal Year 2011, awarded through a statewide competitive process. Eligible applicants include governmental and non-governmental organizations, individuals, Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, and State and local units of government. Projects can range from one to three years in duration. The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program was authorized under the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) as part of the 2008 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act, aiming to foster advancements in conservation.
Opportunity ID: 86893
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-WA-11-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2011 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Announcement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 13, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities include Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and Local governments, and non-governmental organziations and individuals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from within Washington State. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2011 will be approximately $150,000.00. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. 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. The full announcement identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, application procedures, and grant award criteria for proposed projects.NRCS will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, submitted to NRCS from eligible entities, including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, and non�governmental organizations and individuals. Applications will only be accepted for projects that will take place in Washington State.Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) was authorized as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) [16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8] under Section 2509 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246). The Secretary of Agriculture delegated the authority for the administration of EQIP and CIG to the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), who is vice president of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). EQIP is funded and administered by NRCS under the authorities of the CCC. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Washington State NRCS FY2011 CIG Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Smith
Contract Specialist Phone 509-323-2925 Email:amy.smith2@wa.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Modify application close date from May 30, 2011 to May 31, 2011. | Apr 13, 2011 | |
| To add direct link to Washington State NRCS FY2011 CIG Webpage | Apr 13, 2011 | |
| Apr 13, 2011 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-WA-11-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2011 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Announcement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 11, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 13, 2011 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 31, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities include Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and Local governments, and non-governmental organziations and individuals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from within Washington State. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2011 will be approximately $150,000.00. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. 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. The full announcement identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, application procedures, and grant award criteria for proposed projects.NRCS will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, submitted to NRCS from eligible entities, including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, and non�governmental organizations and individuals. Applications will only be accepted for projects that will take place in Washington State.Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) was authorized as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) [16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8] under Section 2509 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246). The Secretary of Agriculture delegated the authority for the administration of EQIP and CIG to the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), who is vice president of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). EQIP is funded and administered by NRCS under the authorities of the CCC. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Washington State NRCS FY2011 CIG Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Smith
Contract Specialist Phone 509-323-2925 Email:amy.smith2@wa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-WA-11-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2011 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Announcement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 13, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities include Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and Local governments, and non-governmental organziations and individuals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from within Washington State. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2011 will be approximately $150,000.00. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. 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. The full announcement identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, application procedures, and grant award criteria for proposed projects.NRCS will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, submitted to NRCS from eligible entities, including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, and non�governmental organizations and individuals. Applications will only be accepted for projects that will take place in Washington State.Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) was authorized as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) [16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8] under Section 2509 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246). The Secretary of Agriculture delegated the authority for the administration of EQIP and CIG to the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), who is vice president of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). EQIP is funded and administered by NRCS under the authorities of the CCC. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Washington State NRCS FY2011 CIG Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Smith
Contract Specialist Phone 509-323-2925 Email:amy.smith2@wa.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-WA-11-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2011 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Announcement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| 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: | Apr 13, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 30, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 29, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities include Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and Local governments, and non-governmental organziations and individuals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from within Washington State. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2011 will be approximately $150,000.00. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process.
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. The full announcement identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, application procedures, and grant award criteria for proposed projects. NRCS will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, submitted to NRCS from eligible entities, including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, and non�governmental organizations and individuals. Applications will only be accepted for projects that will take place in Washington State. Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) was authorized as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) [16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8] under Section 2509 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246). The Secretary of Agriculture delegated the authority for the administration of EQIP and CIG to the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), who is vice president of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). EQIP is funded and administered by NRCS under the authorities of the CCC. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Amy Smith
Contract Specialist Phone 509-323-2925 Email:amy.smith2@wa.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 86893 Full Announcement-1 -> fy2011 cig announcement pkg amend 001.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Amy Smith Contract Specialist Phone 509-323-2925 Email: amy.smith2@wa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00047470 | Apr 11, 2011 | May 31, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
86893 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
86893 SF424A-1.0.pdf
86893 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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