Opportunity ID: 292293
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-VA-CIG-17-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Virginia Conservation Innovation Grant |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 07, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 2017 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 05, 2017 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 04, 2017 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $450,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $75,000 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Small businesses State governments For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Individuals Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | USDA-NRCS-NHQ |
| Description: | Overview:
The purpose of CIG 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 technical manuals and guides or to the private sector. CIG is used to apply or demonstrate previously proven technology in order to increase adoption with an emphasis on opportunities to scale proven, emerging conservation strategies. 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. CIG does not fund research projects, with the exception of on-farm conservation research. On-farm conservation research is defined as an investigation conducted to answer a specified conservation-related question using a statistically valid design, while employing farm-scale equipment on farm fields. Specifically, a valid study design will use an appropriate number of replications and statistical analysis of results. To the extent NRCS funds research projects through CIG, the Agency will only fund research projects that stimulate innovative approaches to natural resource management in conjunction with agricultural production. NRCS will accept proposals under this notice for single or multiyear projects, not to exceed three years, submitted by eligible entities from Virginia. Eligible entities include Indian Tribes, State and local units of government, non-governmental organizations and individuals. Proposals will be screened for completeness and compliance with the provisions of this notice. Incomplete and/or noncompliant proposals will be eliminated from competition, and notification of elimination will be sent to the applicant. Complete proposals received by the applicable deadline will be evaluated by a Virginia CIG Review Group made up of NRCS staff. The CIG Review Group will evaluate complete proposal applications based on the Proposal Evaluation Criteria identified in the instructions in section V.B. We will be especially looking for proposals that demonstrate the use of innovative technologies and/or approaches to address at least one of the topics provided in section I.D. of this notice. The CIG Review Group will make its recommendations for project approval to the NRCS State Conservationist who will make the final selections. CIG Program Contact: CIG Administrative Contact: Twyla Gendron, Business Services Specialist |
| Link to Additional Information: | NRCS Virginia CIG Homepage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Blaine Delaney, Virginia CIG Prog. Mgr.
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 209, Richmond, VA 23229-5014 Phone: (804) 287-1663 Email:Blaine.Delaney@va.usda.gov |
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| Agency Contact Information: | Blaine Delaney, Virginia CIG Prog. Mgr. USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service 1606 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 209, Richmond, VA 23229-5014 Phone: (804) 287-1663 Email: Blaine.Delaney@va.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00231225 | Mar 03, 2017 | May 05, 2017 | View |
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