The Vermont Department of Agriculture, through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), is offering the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) for Fiscal Year 2012 to fund innovative conservation approaches and technologies in Vermont. Approximately $175,000 is available for statewide projects addressing natural resource concerns. Eligible governmental, non-governmental organizations, and individuals can apply for grants lasting 1-3 years. Applications must be submitted by April 17, 2012, either in person or electronically. For more information, contact Robert Kort, Vermont State CIG Program Manager, or visit the Vermont NRCS website.
Opportunity ID: 152097
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | USDANRCS501201 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | Vermont Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) FY 2012 |
| Opportunity Category:: | Mandatory |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | Yes |
| Version:: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date:: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date:: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Archive Date:: | May 17, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 175,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
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:: | Vermont State Office |
| Description:: | DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURENatural Resources Conservation ServiceConservation Innovation GrantsFiscal Year 2012 Announcement of Program Funding (APF)Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 10.912EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 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) 2012 will be approximately $175,000. 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 forFY 2012. 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. EasternDaylight Time (EDT) on Tuesday, April 17, 2012.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, USDANatural 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 theinstructions, 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 VermontNRCS web site at http://www.vt.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/CIG/index.htm |
| 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 | Added URL | Mar 12, 2012 |
| 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: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00104731 |
| Opening Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Closing Date: | Apr 17, 2012 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Mary Sturgeon |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization and Individual Applicants |
| mendatory_forms | Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.0] |
| optional_forms |
Attachments [V1.1] 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) [V1.1] Assurances for Construction Programs (SF-424D) [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00104731 | Mar 12, 2012 | Apr 17, 2012 | View | Mary Sturgeon | Organization and Individual Applicants |