The NRCS Oregon is offering the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to fund innovative conservation projects within the state of Oregon. The grants aim to encourage the adoption of new conservation approaches and technologies. Eligible entities from various areas can apply for a share of the up to $250,000 available funds. Under the State Resource Concern Category, projects between 1 to 3 years in duration can receive funding of up to $75,000. The grants will be awarded through a competitive process, and interested nonfederal government or non-government organizations and individuals are encouraged to submit proposals by the closing date of May 23, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 282476
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | AG-0436-G-16-0001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Oregon Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 10 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 23, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 23, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $250,000 |
| 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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | NRCS Oregon |
| Description: | NRCS Oregon requests proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Proposals will be accepted from any eligible entity within the 50 States, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Basin Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands) for projects within the state of Oregon. For fiscal year 2016, up to $250,000 may be available for the Oregon statewide CIG competition. NRCS will reserve the right to offer more or less funding at the discretion of the State Conservationist. Funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process. The Oregon CIG category available in FY 2016 is the State Resource Concern Category. Proposals are requested from eligible nonfederal government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 to 3 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for Oregon CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and associated instructions needed to apply for the Oregon CIG. Applicants can request federal funds of up to $75,000 and must be implemented within the state of Oregon. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Oregon Conservation Innovation Grants Home page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Todd Peplin
Farm Bill Specialist Phone 503-414-3292 Email:todd.peplin@or.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 282476 Full Announcement-Full Announcement Package -> 1 – FY16_Oregon_Conservation Innovation Grant_APF_03232016.pdf
Folder 282476 Full Announcement-Full Announcement Package -> 2 – FY2016_Oregon_Conservation Innovation Grant_Checklist.pdf
Folder 282476 Full Announcement-Full Announcement Package -> 4 – SF424A Budget Information.pdf
Folder 282476 Full Announcement-Full Announcement Package -> 5 – SF424B Non Construction Programs.pdf
Folder 282476 Full Announcement-Full Announcement Package -> 3 – SF424 Application Cover Sheet.pdf
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