This grant, offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency of the USDA, is dedicated to stimulating the development and widespread adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Specifically targeting the State of Maine, this funding aims to foster new solutions for natural resource management. The NRCS expects to allocate up to $200,000 for this program in FY 2013. Applications are welcomed from eligible governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as individuals. Competitive grant awards will support projects ranging from one to three years in duration, promoting advancements in conservation practices.
Opportunity ID: 222895
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-MAINE-13-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants – Maine NRCS |
| 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: | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 30, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $2,500 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Special district governments Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | NRCS-Maine 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 from State of Maine. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be up to $200,000. 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. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Gerald Jacobs
Contracting Officer Phone 207-990-9584 Email:gerald.jacobs@me.usda.gov |
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