The Pennsylvania NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) 2015 aims to foster the development and implementation of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Projects funded by CIG are expected to result in the transfer of conservation technologies and methods into NRCS manuals or the private sector, with a focus on scaling up proven conservation strategies. This grant supports on-the-ground conservation projects such as pilot initiatives and field demonstrations, excluding pure research endeavors. Eligible entities, including Indian Tribes, government units, NGOs, and individuals, can propose single or multiyear projects lasting up to three years. Proposals will undergo technical peer review and final selection by the State Conservationist. Application deadline is June 15, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 276543
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCSPA1501 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Pennsylvania NRCS CIG 2015 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | [] |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 13, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 15, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 15, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe, State or local unit of government, non-governmental organization, or an individual. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Pennsylvania 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 into NRCS technical manuals and guides or to the private sector. CIG is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven technology in order to increase adoption with an emphasis on opportunities to scale proven, emerging conservation strategies. CIG promotes sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, and facilities among communities, governments, and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a wider range of users. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. CIG does not fund research projects, with the exception of on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specified conservation-related question using a statistically valid design, while employing farm-scale equipment on farm fields. Specifically, a valid study design will use an appropriate number of replications and statistical analysis of results. To the extent NRCS funds research projects through CIG, the Agency will only fund research projects that stimulate innovative approaches to natural resource management in conjunction with agricultural production. NRCS will accept proposals under this notice for single or multiyear projects, not to exceed three years, submitted by eligible entities including Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. Complete proposals received by applicable deadlines will be evaluated by a technical peer review panel based on the Proposal Evaluation Criteria identified in the instructions in section V.B. Considered proposals, along with their associated technical peer review and recommendations will be forwarded to the State Conservationist who will make the final selections. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Pennsylvania NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Noel Soto
Phone: (717) 237-2173 Email:Noel.Soto@pa.usda.gov |
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