Conservation Innovative Grant

 

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Proposals will be accepted from IDAHO. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2015 will be up to $150,000, with the amount of individual grants to be capped at $75,000. Proposals are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between one and three years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for the CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and associated instruction needed to apply for CIG.

General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 06/14/2015 (Archived.)
Program Number
USDA-NRCS-ID-15-11
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
5
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
Proposal requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Deadlines
05/15/2015
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
This program has cost sharing or matching requirements.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Headquarters Office
Christine Catherman
Grants & Agreements Specialist
Phone 208-685-6982
Website Address
http://www.id.nrcs.usda.gov/programs/cig/index.html
E-mail Address
chris.catherman@id.usda.gov
Financial Information
Obligations
$150,000.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Awards up to $75,000.00

 


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