Conservation Innovation Grants- New Mexico Componet

Post Date

February 14th 2008

Application Due Date

April 15th 2008

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-NM-08-01

CFDA Number(s)

10.912

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Environment
Natural Resources

Number of Awards

6

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
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:

  $240000

• Award Range:

  $5000 - $75000

Grant Description

NRCS request applications for the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. For FY2008, up to $240,000 is available for the State of New Mexico Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) program. Grants to eligible entities and individuals may not exceed a maximum of $75,000 from New Mexico NRCS. New Mexico 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 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. See attached Program Announcement

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  Joseph Grainey
  Contract Specialist
  Phone 505-761-4412

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Joseph Grainey E-mail

• Agency Email Address:

  joseph.grainey@nm.usda.gov

• Location:

  New Mexico State Office

• More Information:

  NRCS NM CIG information page