This grant, the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG), is offered by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). The primary purpose of this initiative is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies across Georgia. NRCS encourages creative solutions to address natural resource concerns and challenges through these competitive awards. Funding, totaling approximately $300,000 in FY 2012, is available for projects. Eligible applicants include governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as individuals. Grant awards support projects typically lasting between one and three years, fostering new and improved conservation practices that benefit the environment and agriculture.
Opportunity ID: 151833
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CIG-USDA-NRCS-GA-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants – Georgia |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Georgia State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), 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. Georgia NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2012 will be approximately $300,000. 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: | USDA NRCS Georgia Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sharon Gipson
State Administrative Officer Phone 706-546-2272 Email:sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Changed from discretionary funds to Mandatory funds | Mar 12, 2012 | |
| Mar 12, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CIG-USDA-NRCS-GA-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants – Georgia |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses City or township governments State governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Individuals Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Georgia State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), 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. Georgia NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2012 will be approximately $300,000. 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: | USDA NRCS Georgia Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sharon Gipson
State Administrative Officer Phone 706-546-2272 Email:sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | CIG-USDA-NRCS-GA-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants – Georgia |
| 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: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 12, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 12, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $300,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Georgia State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), 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. Georgia NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2012 will be approximately $300,000. 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: | USDA NRCS Georgia Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Sharon Gipson
State Administrative Officer Phone 706-546-2272 Email:sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 151833 Full Announcement-1 -> ga-cig fy 2012 announcement for program funding.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Sharon Gipson State Administrative Officer Phone 706-546-2272 Email: sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00104551 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 12, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
151833 SF424-2.0.pdf
151833 SF424A-1.0.pdf
151833 SF424B-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
151833 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
151833 Project-1.1.pdf
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