Pennsylvania NRCS offers the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for FY 2018 to support the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies in agriculture. This grant aims to transfer conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches to agricultural producers, NRCS manuals, and the private sector. The funding generally supports pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research, which involves investigating specific conservation questions using statistically valid designs on farms, ranches, or private forest lands. Deadline for applications is April 27, 2018.
Opportunity ID: 301077
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-PA-CIG-18-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2018 – Pennsylvania |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| 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: | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | May 27, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $225,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments Private institutions of higher education Special district governments Individuals Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) 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 Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Description: | The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies 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) to agricultural producers, into NRCS technical manuals and guides, or to the private sector. CIG generally funds pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specific applied conservation question using a statistically valid design while employing farm-scale equipment on farms, ranches or private forest lands. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Pennsylvania Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Noel Soto
Soil Conservationist 717-237-2173 Noel.Soto@pa.usda.gov Email:Noel.Soto@pa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 301077 Full Announcement-Full Announcement -> CIGAPF2018 PA-CIG-2018_stcsigned.pdf
Folder 301077 Other Supporting Documents-Checklist and Fact Sheet -> CIG_FactSheet_Template.pdf
Folder 301077 Other Supporting Documents-Checklist and Fact Sheet -> CIG Application Checklist.pdf
Folder 301077 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample Project Extract_Redacted.pdf
Folder 301077 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample Pledge Agreement Cash.pdf
Folder 301077 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample_Budget_A.pdf
Folder 301077 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample Pledge Agreement In-kind.pdf
Folder 301077 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample Project Narrative B.pdf
Folder 301077 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample Project Narrative A.pdf
Folder 301077 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample_Budget B.pdf
Folder 301077 Other Supporting Documents-Samples -> Sample_Budget_C.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Noel Soto Soil Conservationist 717-237-2173 Noel.Soto@pa.usda.gov Email: Noel.Soto@pa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00238587 | Feb 26, 2018 | Apr 27, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
301077 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
301077 SF424A-1.0.pdf
301077 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
301077 SF3881-1.0.pdf
301077 SF424B-1.1.pdf
301077 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
301077 AD_3030_1_1-1.1.pdf
301077 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf
301077 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
301077 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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