This grant, offered by the Rhode Island Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) under the USDA, is for stimulating the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. It targets projects impacting EQIP-eligible participants within Rhode Island. Governmental or non-governmental organizations and individuals are invited to apply for awards ranging from one to three years. For FY 2013, up to $70,000 is available. The competitive process involves two phases: an initial pre-proposal submission, followed by a full proposal by invitation only for selected applicants. This notice specifically solicits pre-proposals to identify promising projects that align with NRCS’s conservation goals.
Opportunity ID: 232574
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-RI-13-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Rhode Island NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Energy Environment Natural Resources Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| 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: | May 01, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 24, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 23, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $70,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals 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 Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments City or township governments Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Rhode Island State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications will be accepted for projects that impact participant eligible for EQIP in Rhode Island. Rhode Island NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be up to $70,000. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. Funds will be awarded through a two-phase competitive grants process that will include (1) a pre-proposal process and (2) a full proposal process. The full proposal process will only be open to applicants whose pre-proposal applications are selected by Rhode Island NRCS. Both phases are described in this announcement, but only pre-proposals are being solicited at this time. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for Rhode Island CIG projects. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. NRCS will request a full proposal package only from those applicants selected in the pre-proposal phase. |
| Link to Additional Information: | EQIP CIG Home |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Reena Shaw, CIG Program Manager
60 Quaker Lane, Suite 40 Warwick, RI 02886 Phone: 401-822-8840 Email:Reena.Shaw@ri.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 232574 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2013 rhode island cig announcement_final.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Reena Shaw, CIG Program Manager 60 Quaker Lane, Suite 40 Warwick, RI 02886 Phone: 401-822-8840 Email: Reena.Shaw@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 | PKG00175852 | May 01, 2013 | May 24, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
232574 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
232574 SF424B-1.1.pdf
232574 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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