The New Hampshire State Office of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to promote the development and implementation of innovative conservation strategies and technologies. Eligible entities in New Hampshire can apply for funding through a competitive grants process for projects lasting one to three years. The grants focus on addressing natural resource concerns and integrating technology into conservation efforts. Applicants are required to adhere to specific objectives and eligibility criteria outlined for both the Natural Resource Concerns Component and the Technology Component. Deadline for applications submission is April 27, 2012.
Opportunity ID: 150773
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NRCS-NH-12-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Conservation Innovation Grants |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 08, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 08, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 27, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 134,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $1,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | USDA NRCS NH State Office |
| Description:: | The New Hampshire State Office of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications will be accepted from any eligible entity for projects within the State of New Hampshire. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals within the State of New Hampshire for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and associated instructions needed to apply for a CIG. There are two CIG components available in FY2012: (1) Natural Resource Concerns Component, and (2) Technology Component. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 2 | Mar 08, 2012 | |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 |
| Competition ID: | USDA-NRCS-NH-12-01 |
| Competition Title: | Conservation Innovation Grants – NH |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00103510 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 08, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Deb Weymouth |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
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Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Project Abstract [V1.1] Attachments [V1.1] |
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Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | USDA-NRCS-NH-12-01 | Conservation Innovation Grants – NH | PKG00103510 | Mar 08, 2012 | Apr 27, 2012 | View | Deb Weymouth | Organization and Individual Applicants |