This grant, offered by the United States Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is for stimulating the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Available to applicants from the Caribbean Area, including Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands, the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program seeks proposals from eligible governmental, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. NRCS anticipates providing up to $120,000 in total funding for FY 2013, with a maximum award of $30,000 per project. Projects should have a duration between one and three years, contributing to advanced conservation solutions in the region.
Opportunity ID: 227821
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-PR-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 CIG CARIBBEAN AREA |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Special district governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Puerto Rico 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 the Caribbean Area, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be up to $120,000 to be distributed among the selected projects. The maximum award amount for any project will not exceed $30,000 in FY 2013. Applications are requested from eligible governmental, non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects whose duration will be between 1 and 3 years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Caribbean Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JAIME VALENTIN, CIG PROGRAM MANAGER
Phone 787-766-5206 xt 121 Email:jaime.valentin@pr.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| correction to the PR webpage | Mar 21, 2013 | |
| Mar 21, 2013 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-PR-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 CIG CARIBBEAN AREA |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments State governments Special district governments Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Puerto Rico 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 the Caribbean Area, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be up to $120,000 to be distributed among the selected projects. The maximum award amount for any project will not exceed $30,000 in FY 2013. Applications are requested from eligible governmental, non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects whose duration will be between 1 and 3 years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Caribbean Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JAIME VALENTIN, CIG PROGRAM MANAGER
Phone 787-766-5206 xt 121 Email:jaime.valentin@pr.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-PR-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | FY 2013 CIG CARIBBEAN AREA |
| 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: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 22, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 28, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $120,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $30,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Individuals Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Private institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Puerto Rico 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 the Caribbean Area, Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be up to $120,000 to be distributed among the selected projects. The maximum award amount for any project will not exceed $30,000 in FY 2013. Applications are requested from eligible governmental, non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects whose duration will be between 1 and 3 years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Caribbean Home Page |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
JAIME VALENTIN, CIG PROGRAM MANAGER
Phone 787-766-5206 xt 121 Email:jaime.valentin@pr.usda.gov |
Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | JAIME VALENTIN, CIG PROGRAM MANAGER Phone 787-766-5206 xt 121 Email: jaime.valentin@pr.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00171070 | Mar 21, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
227821 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
227821 Project-1.1.pdf
227821 SF3881-1.0.pdf
227821 Budget-1.1.pdf
227821 SF424B-1.1.pdf
227821 SF424A-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
227821 Other-1.1.pdf
227821 ObjectiveWorkPlan_2_0-2.0.pdf
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