Conservation Innovative Grants
The Idaho Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. This notice announces the availability of up to $150,000 for support of this program in FY 2014. These funds are in addition to up to $25 million dollars of funds that may be available through the national CIG grants program. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $75,000 each. This notice identifies the objectives, eligibility criteria, and application instructions for CIG projects.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Deleted 07/06/2014 (Archived.)
Program Number
USDA-NRCS-ID-14-10
Federal Agency/Office
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
Grant
Number of Awards Available
6
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Application Procedure
Pre-proposals must be received at the Idaho NRCS State Office by 4 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST), on April 25, 2014. Full Applications: Project pre-proposal applicants selected for funding consideration by Idaho NRCS will be notified by May 9
Deadlines
06/06/2014
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.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/detail/id/programs/farmbill/?cid=nrcs144p2_046500
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
