Conservation Innovation Grants

Post Date

February 14th 2008

Application Due Date

March 28th 2008

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-ID-08-04

CFDA Number(s)

10.912

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources

Number of Awards

5

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Non-Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Individuals

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $250000

• Award Range:

  $5000 - $75000

Grant Description

This notice announces the availability of up to $250,000 of CCC funds during fiscal year 2008 for the State of Idaho Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $75,000 each. The State Conservationist reserves the right to not fund any or all proposals. The Idaho funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for one and three year projects. This notice sets forth the applicant and project eligibility requirements, application procedures, and grant award criteria for proposed projects.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  Christine Catherman
  Grants & Agreements Specialist
  Phone 208-685-6982

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Chris Catherman e-mail address

• Agency Email Address:

  CathermanChris@usda.gov

• Location:

  Idaho State Office

• More Information:

  NRCS Idaho CIG Program Page