The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) offers the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to promote innovative conservation techniques. Eligible organizations and individuals can apply for grants lasting 1 to 3 years. Projects should focus on developing and implementing new conservation methods. Applications will be reviewed for compliance and completeness, with incomplete submissions being disqualified. The deadline for submissions is April 12, 2013.
Opportunity ID: 226554
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDA-NRCS-TX-13-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Texas Conservation Innovation Grant |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 20, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date:: | May 20, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 225,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Texas State Office |
| Description:: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) utilizing Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) funds to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications 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. Applications will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete applications will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be mailed to the applicant. |
| 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 | Corrected closing date to 4/12/2013 | Mar 11, 2013 |
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00171330 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 12, 2013 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Lori Ziehr |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] |
| optional_forms | Faith Based EEO Survey [V1.2] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00171330 | Mar 15, 2013 | Apr 12, 2013 | View | Lori Ziehr | Organization and Individual Applicants |