This grant, offered by the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is for stimulating, developing, and adopting innovative conservation approaches and technologies within Colorado. The Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program aims to foster new solutions for natural resource challenges. For the FY 2011 Colorado State competition, up to $500,000 is available, with individual grant awards not exceeding $75,000 from NRCS. Eligible applicants include government and non-government organizations or individuals. Projects should range from one to three years in duration and will be selected through a statewide competitive process. This initiative seeks to drive significant advancements in conservation practices.
Opportunity ID: 70893
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-CO-11-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants – FY2011 Colorado State Component |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 7 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 14, 2011 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2011 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 01, 2011 |
| Archive Date: | May 01, 2011 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $500,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian Tribe, state or local unit of government, non-governmental organization, or individual. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Colorado State Office |
| Description: | NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate, develop and adopt innovative conservation approaches and technologies. For FY 2011, up to $500,000 is available for the Colorado State CIG competition. Grants under the Colorado State Component will not exceed $75,000 from NRCS. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration. The full Announcement of Program Funding identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Colorado NRCS Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Melanie Guinan
Grants and Agreements Specialist Phone 720-544-2867 Email:melanie.guinan@co.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 70893 Full Announcement-1 -> 2011 cig colorado application package checklist.pdf
Folder 70893 Full Announcement-1 -> 2011 cig colorado rfp.pdf
Folder 70893 Full Announcement-1 -> 2011 cig colorado project summary sheet.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Melanie Guinan Grants and Agreements Specialist Phone 720-544-2867 Email: melanie.guinan@co.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00033130 | Feb 14, 2011 | Apr 01, 2011 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
70893 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
70893 SF424B-1.1.pdf
70893 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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