The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont, an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is offering the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant is for projects implemented within Vermont, addressing six categories of natural resource concerns or technology needs. Approximately $185,000 is available for the Fiscal Year 2011 competition, with funds awarded through a statewide competitive process. Eligible applicants include governmental or non-governmental organizations, individuals, or legal entities. Projects should be between 1 and 3 years in duration, fostering innovation in conservation practices. Applications must be submitted to the NRCS Vermont State Office by April 5, 2011.
Opportunity ID: 74213
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCSVT1101 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | VERMONT CONSERVATION INNOVATION GRANT (CIG) |
| 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: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 25, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 05, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | May 05, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $185,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont (VT), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of the Vermont State CIG competition in Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 will be approximately $185,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Only projects to be implemented within the state of Vermont will be considered.
There are six categories of natural resources concerns or technology needs in the State CIG for FY 2011. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations, individuals or legal entities for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. The full announcement identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. Applications must be received in the NRCS Vermont State Office by 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Tuesday, April 5, 2011. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Vermont NRCS homepage – FY11 CIG Announcement |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Pickett
Contract Specialist Phone 802-951-6795 Email:pat.pickett@vt.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 74213 Full Announcement-1 -> vt2011cigfinal.pdf
Folder 74213 Full Announcement-1 -> application instructions vtcig2011.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Patricia Pickett Contract Specialist Phone 802-951-6795 Email: pat.pickett@vt.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00036230 | Feb 25, 2011 | Apr 05, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
74213 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
74213 Project-1.1.pdf
74213 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
74213 Other-1.1.pdf
74213 Budget-1.1.pdf
74213 SF424A-1.0.pdf
74213 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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