The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) in New York, providing up to $150,000 to support innovative conservation projects. Eligible organizations and individuals are invited to submit proposals for projects lasting 1 to 3 years. This grant aims to encourage the development and adoption of new conservation approaches and technologies. Proposals will undergo a screening process based on specified objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions. Incomplete or noncompliant proposals will be disqualified. The closing date for submissions is July 1, 2016.
Opportunity ID: 284008
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NY-CIG-16-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | New York CIG Announcement for FY2016 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 20, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missouri 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 in New York. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2016 will be up to $150,000. 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.This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for CIG projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tammy Willis
441 South Salina Street, Suite 354 Syracuse, NY 13202 Email:Tammy.willis@ny.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Updating file to provide the State CIG Program Manager point of contact and also upload a complete solicitation package. | May 20, 2016 | |
| May 20, 2016 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NY-CIG-16-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | New York CIG Announcement for FY2016 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | May 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 20, 2016 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2016 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missouri 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 in New York. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2016 will be up to $150,000. 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.This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for CIG projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Tammy Willis
441 South Salina Street, Suite 354 Syracuse, NY 13202 Email:Tammy.willis@ny.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-NY-CIG-16-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | New York CIG Announcement for FY2016 |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 2 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 20, 2016 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 01, 2016 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 31, 2016 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
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: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Missouri 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 in New York. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2016 will be up to $150,000. 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.
This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for CIG projects. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Louis Hendricks
Grants and Agreements Specialist Phone 573-876-9368 Email:louis.hendricks@wdc.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 284008 Full Announcement-USDA-NRCS-NY-CIG-16-01 -> USDA-NRCS-NY-CIG-16-01 Amendment 01.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Tammy Willis 441 South Salina Street, Suite 354 Syracuse, NY 13202 Email: Tammy.willis@ny.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00223625 | May 20, 2016 | Jul 01, 2016 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
284008 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
284008 SF424A-1.0.pdf
284008 SF424B-1.1.pdf
284008 AD_3030-1.0.pdf
Optional forms
284008 SF3881-1.0.pdf
284008 Project-1.1.pdf
284008 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf