Opportunity ID: 316497

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-VT-CIG-199-GEN0010231
Funding Opportunity Title: NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2019- Vermont
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: 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 4
Posted Date: May 29, 2019
Last Updated Date: May 30, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 28, 2019
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 29, 2019
Archive Date: Aug 27, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $525,000
Award Ceiling: $75,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility: All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Vermont. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application and may receive more than one award.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)

Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2019 – Vermont

Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-VT-CIG-19-GEN0010231

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program

NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Vermont.  A total of up to $525,000.00 is available for CIG in FY 2019. Non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2019 is $75,000.

APPLICATIONS DUE DATE: Applications must be received by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 29, 2019.

Link to Additional Information: NRCS Vermont Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Name : Joe D. Buford

Phone : 802-951-6796 ext 244

Email : joe.buford@vt.usda.gov

USDA-NRCS

356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105

Colchester, VT 05446
Email:joe.buford@vt.usda.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Changed floor amount May 30, 2019
Changed language on description. May 29, 2019
Changed the end date. May 29, 2019
May 29, 2019

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-VT-CIG-199-GEN0010231
Funding Opportunity Title: NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2019- Vermont
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: 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 4
Posted Date: May 29, 2019
Last Updated Date: May 30, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications: Jul 28, 2019
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 29, 2019
Archive Date: Aug 27, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $525,000
Award Ceiling: $75,000
Award Floor: $10,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility: All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Vermont. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application and may receive more than one award.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)

Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2019 – Vermont

Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-VT-CIG-19-GEN0010231

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program

NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Vermont.  A total of up to $525,000.00 is available for CIG in FY 2019. Non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2019 is $75,000.

APPLICATIONS DUE DATE: Applications must be received by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 29, 2019.

Link to Additional Information: NRCS Vermont Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Name : Joe D. Buford

Phone : 802-951-6796 ext 244

Email : joe.buford@vt.usda.gov

USDA-NRCS

356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105

Colchester, VT 05446
Email:joe.buford@vt.usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-VT-CIG-199-GEN0010231
Funding Opportunity Title: NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2019- Vermont
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: 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 3
Posted Date: May 29, 2019
Last Updated Date: May 29, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 29, 2019
Archive Date: Aug 27, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $525,000
Award Ceiling: $75,000
Award Floor: $75,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility: All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Vermont. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application and may receive more than one award.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)

Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2019 – Vermont

Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-VT-CIG-19-GEN0010231

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program

NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Vermont.  A total of up to $525,000.00 is available for CIG in FY 2019. Non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2019 is $75,000.

APPLICATIONS DUE DATE: Applications must be received by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 29, 2019.

Link to Additional Information: NRCS Vermont Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Name : Joe D. Buford

Phone : 802-951-6796 ext 244

Email : joe.buford@vt.usda.gov

USDA-NRCS

356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105

Colchester, VT 05446
Email:joe.buford@vt.usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-VT-CIG-199-GEN0010231
Funding Opportunity Title: NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2019- Vermont
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: 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 2
Posted Date: May 29, 2019
Last Updated Date: May 29, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 29, 2019
Archive Date: Aug 27, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $525,000
Award Ceiling: $75,000
Award Floor: $75,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility: All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Vermont. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application and may receive more than one award.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)

Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2019 – Vermont

Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-VT-CIG-19-GEN0010231

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program

NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Vermont.  A total of up to $525,000.00 is available for CIG in FY 2019. Non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2019 is $75,000.

APPLICATIONS DUE DATE: Applications must be received by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 08, 2019.

Link to Additional Information: NRCS Vermont Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Name : Joe D. Buford

Phone : 802-951-6796 ext 244

Email : joe.buford@vt.usda.gov

USDA-NRCS

356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105

Colchester, VT 05446
Email:joe.buford@vt.usda.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-VT-CIG-199-GEN0010231
Funding Opportunity Title: NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2019- Vermont
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: 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: May 29, 2019
Last Updated Date: May 29, 2019
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Jul 28, 2019
Archive Date: Aug 27, 2019
Estimated Total Program Funding: $525,000
Award Ceiling: $75,000
Award Floor: $75,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility”
Additional Information on Eligibility: All non-Federal entities (NFE) and individuals, with the exception of Federal agencies, are eligible to apply for projects carried out in Vermont. Individuals and entities may submit more than one application and may receive more than one award.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Description:

Federal Awarding Agency Name: U.S. Department of Agriculture – Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC)

Funding Opportunity Title: Announcement for Program Funding for NRCS’ Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for Federal fiscal year (FY) 2019 – Vermont

Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NRCS-VT-CIG-19-GEN0010231

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number: 10.912, Environmental Quality Incentives Program

NRCS is announcing the availability of CIG to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities for projects carried out in the state of Vermont.  A total of up to $525,000.00 is available for CIG in FY 2019. Non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2019 is $75,000.

APPLICATIONS DUE DATE: Applications must be received by 4 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on July 08, 2019.

Link to Additional Information: NRCS Vermont Website
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Name : Joe D. Buford

Phone : 802-951-6796 ext 244

Email : joe.buford@vt.usda.gov

USDA-NRCS

356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105

Colchester, VT 05446
Email:joe.buford@vt.usda.gov

Folder 316497 Full Announcement-USDA-NRCS-VT-CIG-19-GEN001023 -> VT_State CIG APF Template 2019_V2.0_Revised.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> SF424A-V1.0.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> General Terms and Conditions -NRCS 6.9.2017.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> Application Checklist_CIG_FY19.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> SFLLL_1_2-V1.2.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> Sample Pledge Agreement Cash.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> SF424_Mandatory_1_2-V1.2.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> SF3881-V1.0.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> Mandatory_SF424B-V1.1.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> Sample_Budget_A.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> Sample Pledge Agreement In-kind.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> Sample Project Narrative A.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> AD_3031_1_1-V1.1.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> SF424 – SF424A – Budget Instructions_CIG_FY2019.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> Sample_Budget_B.pdf

Folder 316497 Other Supporting Documents-Application Documents -> Sample_Budget_C.pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: Name : Joe D. Buford
Phone : 802-951-6796 ext 244
Email : joe.buford@vt.usda.gov
USDA-NRCS
356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105
Colchester, VT 05446
Email: joe.buford@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 PKG00251442 May 29, 2019 Jul 29, 2019 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

316497 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf

316497 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf

316497 ProjectNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

316497 SF424A-1.0.pdf

316497 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf

316497 AD_3030_2_0-2.0.pdf

316497 SF424B-1.1.pdf

316497 GG_LobbyingForm-1.1.pdf

Optional forms

316497 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf

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