This grant, offered by NRCS Oregon, is for stimulating the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies on forestland across the state, with a specific emphasis on enhancing forest stand resiliency. The Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks proposals from eligible nonfederal government organizations, non-government organizations, or individuals located within Oregon. Projects, ranging from 1 to 3 years, aim to foster new and effective methods for sustainable forest management and ecological health. Applicants can request federal funds up to $75,000, contributing to the overall statewide CIG competition designed to advance conservation innovation.
Opportunity ID: 294096
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-OR-CIG-17-02 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Oregon Conservation Innovation Grants – Forest Stand Resiliency |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 20 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 24, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 06, 2017 |
| 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: | – |
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 on forestland lands. Proposals will be accepted from any eligible entity within the state of Oregon. For fiscal year 2017, up to $150,000 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. 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 funds must be implemented within the state of Oregon. Proposals that request more than $75,000 or are multi-state in scope need to submit under the National CIG competition. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| 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 |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 294096 Full Announcement-OR CIG-Forest APF -> 1 – FY17_CIG_Oregon_APF_Forest Stand Resiliency.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Todd Peplin Farm Bill Specialist Phone 503-414-3292 Email: todd.peplin@or.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00232748 | May 24, 2017 | Jul 07, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
294096 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
294096 SF3881-1.0.pdf
294096 SF424B-1.1.pdf
294096 SF424A-1.0.pdf
294096 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
294096 SFLLL_1_2-1.2.pdf
294096 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
294096 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
294096 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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