This grant, offered by the Arkansas Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is for the purpose of stimulating the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies within Arkansas. The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) aim to leverage federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection alongside agricultural production. Projects are expected to facilitate the transfer of proven conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches into NRCS policy, technical manuals, or the private sector. It focuses on applying or demonstrating existing technologies, not funding new research, thereby fostering practical advancements in conservation across the state.
Opportunity ID: 144358
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-AR-12-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Arkansas CIG 2012 |
| 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 15, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 06, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 06, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 05, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| 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 Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments Special district governments City or township governments Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | NRCS-Arkansas State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Arkansas is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies within the state of Arkansas. 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 project are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches into NRCS policy, technical manuals, guides, and references, or to the private sector. CIG is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven technology. CIG does not fund research projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Holly Anderson |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 144358 Full Announcement-1 -> cig fy 2012 announcement for program funding_ark1.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: |
Holly Anderson |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00097810 | Feb 15, 2012 | Mar 06, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
144358 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
144358 Budget-1.1.pdf
144358 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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