The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies statewide. This grant program is for advancing solutions to natural resource concerns, specifically within Vermont. NRCS anticipates awarding $201,000 for projects lasting one to three years through a competitive process. Eligible applicants include governmental/non-governmental organizations, individuals, and legal entities seeking to implement conservation initiatives. Applications must address specified natural resource categories and are due to the NRCS Vermont State Office by July 6, 2010.
Opportunity ID: 54894
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCSVT1001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Vermont Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 01, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 04, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 05, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $201,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Small businesses Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont (VT) 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) 2010 will be $201,000. 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 2010. 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. See the Full Announcement for details on the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and 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 Tuesday, July 6, 2010. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Vermont NRCS website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Pickett
Contract Specialist Phone 802-951-6795 Email:pat.pickett@vt.usda.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Original synopsis indicated that a cost share match was not required. Corrected to indicate a cost share match is required. | Jun 04, 2010 | |
| Jun 04, 2010 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCSVT1001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Vermont Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | CategoryExplanation |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture 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 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 01, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 04, 2010 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2010 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 05, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $201,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | For profit organizations other than small businesses Individuals Small businesses Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education State governments City or township governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Vermont State Office |
| Description: | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Vermont (VT) 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) 2010 will be $201,000. 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 2010. 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. See the Full Announcement for details on the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and 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 Tuesday, July 6, 2010. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Vermont NRCS website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Pickett
Contract Specialist Phone 802-951-6795 Email:pat.pickett@vt.usda.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDANRCSVT1001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Vermont Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 4 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jun 04, 2010 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 06, 2010 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 05, 2010 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $201,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Individuals City or township governments Private institutions of higher education State governments Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled 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) 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) 2010 will be $201,000. 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 2010. 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. See the Full Announcement for details on the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and 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 Tuesday, July 6, 2010. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Vermont NRCS website |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Patricia Pickett
Contract Specialist Phone 802-951-6795 Email:pat.pickett@vt.usda.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 54894 Full Announcement-1 -> vt2010cigfinal.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Patricia Pickett Contract Specialist Phone 802-951-6795 Email: pat.pickett@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 | PKG00018957 | Jun 01, 2010 | Jul 06, 2010 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
54894 SF424-2.0.pdf
54894 Other-1.1.pdf
54894 Budget-1.1.pdf
54894 Project-1.1.pdf
54894 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
54894 SF424B-1.1.pdf
54894 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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