The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for projects within the Pacific Islands Area. This grant aims to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies across the region. For fiscal year 2012, a total of up to $263,000 is available through a statewide competitive process. Individual grants may not exceed $75,000. Applications are sought from eligible government and nongovernment organizations, private businesses, and individuals. Projects can range from one to three years in duration. The notice details the specific objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for these crucial conservation initiatives.
Opportunity ID: 171453
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-HI-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pacific Islands Area Conservation Innovation Grant |
| 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: | May 17, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 18, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | – |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $263,000 |
| 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: | Hawaii State Office |
| Description: | Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. For fiscal year 2012, up to $263,000 is available for the Pacific Islands Area statewide CIG competition. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $75,000. Funds will be awarded through a Pacific Islands Area statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or nongovernment organizations, eligible private business or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one to a maximum of three years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Pacific Islands Area Web Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Stephen Case
Contract Specialist Phone 808-541-2600 Email:stephen.case@hi.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 171453 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> amended announcement usda-nrcs-hi-12-01.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Stephen Case Contract Specialist Phone 808-541-2600 Email: stephen.case@hi.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | USDA-NRCS-HI-12-01 | PIA Conservation Innovation Grants | PKG00122670 | May 17, 2012 | Jun 18, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
171453 SF424-2.0.pdf
171453 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
171453 Budget-1.1.pdf
171453 SF424A-1.0.pdf
171453 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
171453 Other-1.1.pdf
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