This grant program is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of cutting-edge conservation approaches and technologies within Ohio. Its primary goal is to facilitate the transition of innovative conservation practices, management systems, and field demonstrations from conceptual stages to practical application, ultimately integrating them into policy and widespread use. The initiative seeks to achieve tangible, on-the-ground improvements in conservation efforts across the state. It explicitly states that funding is not available for pure research projects, focusing instead on the implementation and transfer of existing or newly developed innovative solutions that promise measurable environmental benefits and sustainable land use practices.
Opportunity ID: 148794
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CIG-USDA-NRCS-OH-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants – Ohio |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Environment Natural Resources |
| 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 02, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 02, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 02, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Individuals Independent school districts Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Ohio State Office |
| Description: | To stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in Ohio that will lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, mamangement systems and innovative approaches to on-the-ground consrvation and field demonstrations into policy and practice. Research projects do not qualify for CIG funds. |
| Link to Additional Information: | USDA-NRCS Ohio Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Moira Sanford
Contract Specialist Phone 614-255-2495 Email:moira.sanford@oh.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 148794 Full Announcement-1 -> cig usda-nrcs-oh-12-01.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Moira Sanford Contract Specialist Phone 614-255-2495 Email: moira.sanford@oh.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | CIG-USDA-NRCS-OH-12-01 | Conservation Innovation Grants – Ohio | PKG00101871 | Mar 02, 2012 | Apr 02, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
148794 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
148794 SF424A-1.0.pdf
148794 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
148794 Budget-1.1.pdf
148794 Project-1.1.pdf
148794 ObjectiveWorkPlan_2_0-2.0.pdf
148794 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
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