The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Washington State is offering Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for the purpose of stimulating the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This grant aims to leverage federal investment in environmental enhancement alongside agricultural production, ultimately leading to the transfer of new conservation technologies and management systems to the private sector or NRCS technical references. CIG funds innovative on-the-ground conservation projects, including pilot programs and field demonstrations, but explicitly excludes research. Eligible entities include Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, non-governmental organizations, and individuals. Projects must take place within Washington State, with individual grants not exceeding $50,000 for single or multi-year initiatives up to three years. The total available funding is approximately $150,000.
Opportunity ID: 46107
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-WA-09-01 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | 2009 Washington State NRCS Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Announcement |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Agriculture |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 10.912 — Environmental Quality Incentives Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 17, 2009 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2009 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 08, 2009 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 07, 2009 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $150,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000 |
| Award Floor: | $10,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Eligible entities include Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington State Office |
| Description: | CIG was authorized as part of the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) [16 U.S.C. 3839aa-8] under Section 1240H of the Food Security Act of 1985, as added by section 2509 of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-246). The Secretary of Agriculture delegated the authority for the administration of EQIP and CIG to the Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), who is vice president of the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC). EQIP is administered by NRCS under the authorities of the CCC. The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging 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, guides, and references or to the private sector. CIG does not fund research projects. 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 funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2009 will be approximately $150,000.00. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $50,000.00 each. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. NRCS will accept applications for single or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, submitted to NRCS from eligible entities, including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non¬governmental organizations and individuals. Applications will only be accepted for projects that will take place in Washington State. The full announcement sets forth the applicant and project eligibility requirements, application procedures, and grant award criteria for proposed projects. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Washington State NRCS CIG Webpage |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Dave Brown
Assistant State Conservationist, Programs Phone (509) 323-2971 Email:david.brown@wa.usda.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 46107 Full Announcement-1 -> 09 WA State CIG Announcement Pkg.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Dave Brown Assistant State Conservationist, Programs Phone (509) 323-2971 Email: david.brown@wa.usda.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10.912 | PKG00011130 | Mar 17, 2009 | May 08, 2009 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
46107 SF424-2.0.pdf
46107 Project-1.1.pdf
46107 Project_Abstract-1.1.pdf
46107 Budget-1.1.pdf
46107 SF424A-1.0.pdf
46107 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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