The NRCS Rhode Island’s 2012 Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) aim to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, leveraging federal investment in environmental enhancement. This grant supports on-the-ground conservation, pilot projects, and field demonstrations, focusing on concepts sufficiently studied for technology transfer rather than new research. Eligible entities include Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, state and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Projects can span one to three years. Specific categories for FY 2012 in Rhode Island are Nutrient Management, Energy Conservation, Soil Health, Wildlife, Urban and Small Farms, and Aquaculture. Applications will undergo technical peer review, with final selections made by the Rhode Island State Conservationist.
Opportunity ID: 158613
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-RI-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants 2012 – RI |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $125,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 Individuals Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rhode Island State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals, guides, and references, or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Instead, it is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.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 governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. Applications are accepted for projects in Rhode Island. Applications will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel based on the Criteria for Application Evaluation identified in this document. The panel will make recommendations for project approval to the State Conservationist. Final award selections will be made by the Rhode Island State Conservationist of NRCS. There are six CIG categories available in Rhode Island in FY 2012: Nutrient Management; Energy Conservation; Soil Health; Wildlife; Urban and Small Farms; and Aquaculture. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and 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: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joseph Bachand, RI CIG Program Manager
Phone 401-822-8818 Email:Joseph.Bachand@ri.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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| Minor edits needed on page 8 of full announcement and optional template | Mar 27, 2012 | |
| Add announcement document and optional templates | Mar 27, 2012 | |
| Add announcement | Mar 26, 2012 | |
| Mar 26, 2012 | ||
| Mar 26, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-RI-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants 2012 – RI |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $125,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | 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 Individuals Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments Small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rhode Island State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals, guides, and references, or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Instead, it is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.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 governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. Applications are accepted for projects in Rhode Island. Applications will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel based on the Criteria for Application Evaluation identified in this document. The panel will make recommendations for project approval to the State Conservationist. Final award selections will be made by the Rhode Island State Conservationist of NRCS. There are six CIG categories available in Rhode Island in FY 2012: Nutrient Management; Energy Conservation; Soil Health; Wildlife; Urban and Small Farms; and Aquaculture. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and 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: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joseph Bachand, RI CIG Program Manager
Phone 401-822-8818 Email:Joseph.Bachand@ri.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-RI-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants 2012 – RI |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 27, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $125,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rhode Island State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals, guides, and references, or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Instead, it is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.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 governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. Applications are accepted for projects in Rhode Island. Applications will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel based on the Criteria for Application Evaluation identified in this document. The panel will make recommendations for project approval to the State Conservationist. Final award selections will be made by the Rhode Island State Conservationist of NRCS. There are six CIG categories available in Rhode Island in FY 2012: Nutrient Management; Energy Conservation; Soil Health; Wildlife; Urban and Small Farms; and Aquaculture. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and 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: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joseph Bachand, RI CIG Program Manager
Phone 401-822-8818 Email:Joseph.Bachand@ri.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-RI-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants 2012 – RI |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $125,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rhode Island State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals, guides, and references, or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Instead, it is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.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 governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. Applications are accepted for projects in Rhode Island. Applications will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel based on the Criteria for Application Evaluation identified in this document. The panel will make recommendations for project approval to the State Conservationist. Final award selections will be made by the Rhode Island State Conservationist of NRCS. There are six CIG categories available in Rhode Island in FY 2012: Nutrient Management; Energy Conservation; Soil Health; Wildlife; Urban and Small Farms; and Aquaculture. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and 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: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joseph Bachand, RI CIG Program Manager
Phone 401-822-8818 Email:Joseph.Bachand@ri.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-RI-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants 2012 – RI |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $125,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rhode Island State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals, guides, and references, or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Instead, it is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.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 governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. Applications are accepted for projects in Rhode Island. Applications will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel based on the Criteria for Application Evaluation identified in this document. The panel will make recommendations for project approval to the State Conservationist. Final award selections will be made by the Rhode Island State Conservationist of NRCS. There are six CIG categories available in Rhode Island in FY 2012: Nutrient Management; Energy Conservation; Soil Health; Wildlife; Urban and Small Farms; and Aquaculture. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and 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: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joseph Bachand, RI CIG Program Manager
Phone 401-822-8818 Email:Joseph.Bachand@ri.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-RI-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants 2012 – RI |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 26, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 01, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 31, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $125,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Individuals Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rhode Island State Office |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS technical manuals, guides, and references, or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. Instead, it is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. 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 governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. Applications are accepted for projects in Rhode Island. Applications will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel based on the Criteria for Application Evaluation identified in this document. The panel will make recommendations for project approval to the State Conservationist. Final award selections will be made by the Rhode Island State Conservationist of NRCS. There are six CIG categories available in Rhode Island in FY 2012: Nutrient Management; Energy Conservation; Soil Health; Wildlife; Urban and Small Farms; and Aquaculture. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and 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: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Joseph Bachand, RI CIG Program Manager
Phone 401-822-8818 Email:Joseph.Bachand@ri.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 158613 Full Announcement-2 -> usda-nrcs-ri-12-01.pdf
Folder 158613 Other Supporting Documents-Optional Templates 1 -> ri cig applicant checklist.pdf
Folder 158613 Other Supporting Documents-Optional Templates 1 -> ri cig project summary sheet template.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Joseph Bachand, RI CIG Program Manager Phone 401-822-8818 Email: Joseph.Bachand@ri.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00110890 | Mar 26, 2012 | May 01, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
158613 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
158613 SF424B-1.1.pdf
158613 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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