NRCS is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to support innovative conservation approaches in the Pacific Islands Area. Eligible entities can apply for funding of up to $300,000 in FY 2018. Non-Federal entities and individuals (excluding Federal agencies) can submit project proposals lasting one to three years, with a maximum award of $75,000 per project. Applications are open until May 11, 2018, 12:00 AM EDT.
Opportunity ID: 301559
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-PIA-CIG-18-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’s Conservation |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 11, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 11, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 10, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals State governments Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington State Office |
| Description: | NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications will be accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the Pacific Islands Area. A total of up to $300,000 is available for CIG in FY 2018. All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of Federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2018 is $75,000. |
| Link to Additional Information: | PIA CIG webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Adam Reed
PIA CIG Program Manager (808)300-2938 adam.reed@hi.usda.gov Email:adam.reed@hi.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 301559 Full Announcement-2018 PIA CIG Announcement -> PIA CIG APF 2018.pdf
Folder 301559 Full Announcement-Examples -> Sample Executive Summary_Redacted.pdf
Folder 301559 Full Announcement-Examples -> Sample Pledge Agreement Cash.pdf
Folder 301559 Full Announcement-Examples -> Sample_Budget_A.pdf
Folder 301559 Full Announcement-Examples -> Sample Pledge Agreement In-kind.pdf
Folder 301559 Full Announcement-Examples -> Sample Project Narrative B.pdf
Folder 301559 Full Announcement-Examples -> Sample Project Narrative A.pdf
Folder 301559 Full Announcement-Examples -> Sample_Budget B.pdf
Folder 301559 Full Announcement-Examples -> Sample_Budget_C.pdf
Folder 301559 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions -> CIG_FactSheet_Template.pdf
Folder 301559 Other Supporting Documents-Instructions -> CIG Application Checklist.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Adam Reed PIA CIG Program Manager (808)300-2938 adam.reed@hi.usda.gov Email: adam.reed@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 | PKG00239084 | Mar 12, 2018 | May 11, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
301559 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
301559 SF424A-1.0.pdf
301559 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
301559 SF3881-1.0.pdf
301559 SF424B-1.1.pdf
301559 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
301559 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
301559 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
301559 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
301559 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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