Utah Division of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is offering the Conservation Innovation Grant 2012 for projects in Utah promoting innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The grant aims to enhance environmental protection alongside agricultural production by transferring conservation technologies into NRCS policy or the private sector. Funding of up to $75,000 per project is available to eligible organizations or individuals for projects lasting 1 to 3 years. The deadline for applications is April 10, 2012. CIG does not fund research projects but supports on-the-ground conservation initiatives, pilot projects, and field demonstrations.
Opportunity ID: 150893
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | CIG-USDA-NRCS-UTAH-FY12 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Utah Conservation Innovation Grant Fiscal Year 2012 |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | Nutrient Management, Energy Conservation , Soil Health, Wildlife, CIG Projects Assessment, Productivity and Environmental Health of Pastureland or Rangeland, Ecosystems Markets, Promotion of Sustainable Agriculture, Air Quality and Atmospheric Resource, and Sustainable and Organic Agriculture |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 08, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 10, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 300,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: | Non-Governmental Organizations |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Utah State Office |
| Description:: | Utah division of Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, accepting applications for projects in Utah qualifying for funding under the Conservation Innovation Grant Program (CIG). NRCS anticipates that the total amount available for support of this program in FY 2012 will be approximately $300,000.00. 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. Government funding may not exceed $75,000.00 for any single project.The purpose of the CIG program is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS policy, technical manuals, guides, and references or to the private sector. CIG DOES NOT FUND RESEARCH PROJECTS. Projects intended to formulate hypothesis do not qualify. The purpose of the CIG program is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies, while leveraging the Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG projects are expected to lead to the transfer of conservation technologies, management systems, and innovative approaches (such as market-based systems) into NRCS policy, technical manuals, guides, and references or to the private sector. CIG DOES NOT FUND RESEARCH PROJECTS. PROJECTS INTENDED TO FORMULATE HYPOTHESIS DO NOT QUALIFY. CIG is to apply proven technology which has been shown to work previously. It is a vehicle to stimulate the development and adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a likelihood of success, and to be candidates for eventual technology transfer or institutionalization. CIG promotes sharing of skills, knowledge, technologies, and facilities among communities, governments, and other institutions to ensure that scientific and technological developments are accessible to a wider range of users. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. |
| 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 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: | CIG-USDA-NRCS-UTAH-FY12 |
| Competition Title: | Conservation Innovation Grant for Utah Fiscal Year 2012 |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00103710 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 08, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Pamela Harvey |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms | SF424 Mandatory Form [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Budget Information for Construction Programs (SF-424C) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B – Mandatory) [V1.1] Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D – Mandatory) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | CIG-USDA-NRCS-UTAH-FY12 | Conservation Innovation Grant for Utah Fiscal Year 2012 | PKG00103710 | Mar 08, 2012 | Apr 10, 2012 | View | Pamela Harvey | Organization and Individual Applicants |