Opportunity ID: 233696
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCS501301 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | USDA NRCS Vermont Conservation Innovation Grants 2013 |
| Opportunity Category: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Business and Commerce Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 08, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2013 Documents to be posted by 4:00 pm (EDT) Friday, June 7, 2013. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 07, 2013 Documents to be posted by 4:00 pm (EDT) Friday, June 7, 2013. |
| Archive Date: | Jul 07, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $196,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education Individuals State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont (VT), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of the Vermont State CIG competition in Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 will be approximately $196,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Only projects to be implemented within the state of Vermont will be considered.
There are three categories of natural resources concerns or technology needs in the State CIG for FY 2013. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations, individuals or legal entities for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. DATES: Applications must be received in the NRCS Vermont State Office by 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on Friday, June 7, 2013. ADDRESS: The address for hand-delivered applications or applications submitted using mail or overnight courier service is: Conservation Innovation Grants Program, c/o Robert Kort, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105, Colchester, Vermont 05446. Contact phone number for hand-delivered applications is (802) 951-6796 x233. To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow the instructions, or email to bob.kort@vt.usda.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert Kort, Vermont State CIG Program Manager, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, 356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105, Colchester, VT 05446; Phone: (802) 951-6796 x233; Fax: (802) 951-6327; email: bob.kort@vt.usda.gov, Subject: Conservation Innovation Grants APF; or consult the Vermont NRCS web site at http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/vt/programs/?cid=nrcs142p2_010522 |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Mary Jacobson
Executive Assistant Phone 802-951-6796 Email:mary.jacobson@vt.usda.gov |
Version History
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| Agency Contact Information: | Mary Jacobson Executive Assistant Phone 802-951-6796 Email: mary.jacobson@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 | USDANRCS501301 | Vermont Conservation Innovation Grant CIG 2013 | PKG00177390 | May 08, 2013 | Jun 07, 2013 | View |
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