USDA-NRCS-CIG-15-01
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USDA-NRCS-CIG-15-01: 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 all 50 States, the District of
Columbia, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands
Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2015 will be up to
$20 million. Proposals 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.
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 all 50 States, the District of
Columbia, the Caribbean Area (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands), and the Pacific Islands
Area (Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2015 will be up to
$20 million. Proposals 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.
| Federal Grant Title: | USDA-NRCS-CIG-15-01 |
| Federal Agency Name: | Natural Resources Conservation Service |
| Grant Categories: | Agriculture Environment Natural Resources |
| Type of Opportunity: | Mandatory |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | USDA-NRCS-CIG-15-01 |
| Type of Funding: | Grant |
| CFDA Numbers: | Information not provided |
| CFDA Descriptions: | Information not provided |
| Current Application Deadline: | Feb 24, 2015 The closing date of February 24, 201 |
| Original Application Deadline: | Feb 24, 2015 The closing date of February 24, 201 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 26, 2015 |
| Creation Date: | Jan 26, 2015 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 26, 2015 |
| Total Program Funding: | $20,000,000 |
| Maximum Federal Grant Award: | $1,000,000 |
| Minimum Federal Grant Award: | $5,000 |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 50 |
| Cost Sharing or Matching: | Yes |
- Applicants Eligible for this Grant
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
City or township governments
Individuals
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Small businesses
County governments
Private institutions of higher education
State governments
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Special district governments - Grant Announcement Contact
- Frankie Comfort
Grants & Agreements Specialist
Phone 202-720-0242
office
Natural Resources Conservation Service 202.720.2604