Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 Announcement for Program Funding - Colorado

Post Date

April 13th 2015

Application Due Date

May 10th 2015

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-COSO-15-01

CFDA Number(s)

10.912

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture

Eligibility Categories

County Governments
City or Township Governments
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Individuals
Other

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Funding

• Award Range:

  $None - $75000

Grant Description

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 Colorado. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2015 will be up to $300,000 available (max $75,000 per grant). Proposals are requested from eligible governmental or nongovernmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  Laura Gonzalez
  Program Analyst
  Phone 720-544-2819

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Federal e-mail

• Agency Email Address:

  laura.j.gonzalez@co.usda.gov

• Location:

  Colorado State Office