Conservation Innovative Grant 2013

Post Date

April 29th 2013

Application Due Date

June 3rd 2013

Funding Opportunity Number

CIG-USDA-NRCS-GA-13-01

CFDA Number(s)

10.912

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Energy
Environment
Natural Resources

Number of Awards

12

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Individuals
For-Profit Organizations (Except Small Businesses)
Small Businesses

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $300000

• Award Range:

  $25000 - $75000

Grant Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), an agency under the United States Department of Agriculture, is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Georgia NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2013 will be approximately $300,000. 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.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  Sharon Gipson
  State Administrative Officer
  Phone 706-546-2272

• Agency Mailing Address:

  sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  Sharon.gipson@ga.usda.gov

• Location:

  Georgia State Office

• More Information:

  CIG website