The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to fund innovative conservation projects in Colorado. Grants of up to $75,000 each are available for governmental or nongovernmental organizations and individuals to develop and implement new conservation approaches and technologies. The total funding available for FY 2015 is $300,000. Projects should span 1 to 3 years. Proposals are currently being accepted until May 10, 2015.
Opportunity ID: 275837
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-COSO-15-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Announcement for Program Funding – Colorado |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| 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: | Apr 13, 2015 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2015 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 10, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 09, 2015 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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 Individuals Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see full PDF announcement |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Colorado 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. Proposals will be accepted from Colorado. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2015 will be up to $300,000 available (max $75,000 per grant). Proposals are requested from eligible governmental or nongovernmental 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:
Laura Gonzalez
Program Analyst Phone 720-544-2819 Email:laura.j.gonzalez@co.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 275837 Full Announcement-1 -> fy 2015 cig apf pre-full – state announcement.pdf
Folder 275837 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424 Family 1 -> sf424b.pdf
Folder 275837 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424 Family 1 -> sf424a with instructions.pdf
Folder 275837 Other Supporting Documents-SF-424 Family 1 -> sf424 application for federal assistance.pdf
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