Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG)

Post Date

April 15th 2015

Application Due Date

June 12th 2015

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-CIG-LA-15-01

CFDA Number(s)

10.912

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement
Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

2

Eligibility Categories

Other

State governments County governments City or township governments Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Individuals For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $150000

• Award Range:

  $75000 - $75000

Grant Description

The Louisiana NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Louisiana NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2015 will be $150,000. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Projects must begin implementation within 12 months of the grant award and must be completed within 36 months of the grant award. Applications will be accepted from eligible individuals and entities including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations. This notice identifies the Louisiana program objectives and eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to CIG.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  
  John Pitre
  State Resource Conservationist
  USDA _ Natural Resources Conservation Service
  3737 Government St.
  Alexandria, LA 71302
  Phone: (318) 473-7774
  E-mail: john.pitre@la.usda.gov
  

• Agency Mailing Address:

  NRCS LA Agency Contact

• Agency Email Address:

  John.Pitre@la.usda.gov

• Location:

  USDA-NRCS-MSD-Ft Worth Office

• More Information:

  NRCS LA Agency Contact