The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for innovative conservation projects in New Hampshire. Eligible governmental and non-governmental organizations can apply for grants up to $75,000 for projects lasting 1 to 3 years. The application process involves submitting a pre-proposal followed by a full proposal, with only selected pre-proposals moving forward. Don’t miss the opportunity to contribute to the development and adoption of cutting-edge conservation approaches and technologies. Deadline for submission is June 16, 2017.
Opportunity ID: 292209
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NH-CIG-17-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | New Hampshire Conservation Innovation Grants – Fiscal Year 2017 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 03, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 16, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses County governments City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Special district governments Private institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Utah 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 New Hampshire. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2017 will be up to $75,000. Proposals 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.
Funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process that includes (1) a pre-proposal process and (2) a full proposal process. The full proposal process will only be open to applicants whose pre-proposals are selected by NRCS. Both phases are described in this announcement. |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS National CIG Website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Donald Keirstead
State CIG Program Manager 273 Locust St., Ste. 2D Dover, NH 03820 Phone: (603) 868-9931 ext.128 Email:donald.keirstead@nh.usda.gov |
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Related Documents
Folder 292209 Full Announcement-NH CIG Fiscal Year 2017 -> New Hampshire 2017 CIG Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Donald Keirstead State CIG Program Manager 273 Locust St., Ste. 2D Dover, NH 03820 Phone: (603) 868-9931 ext.128 Email: donald.keirstead@nh.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00231171 | Mar 03, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
292209 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
292209 Project_Abstract_1_2-1.2.pdf
292209 SF424A-1.0.pdf
292209 BudgetNarrativeAttachments_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
292209 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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