Conservation Innovation Grant - The Caribbean Area 2015

Post Date

May 13th 2015

Application Due Date

June 19th 2015

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-CIG-PR-15-01

CFDA Number(s)

10.912

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

6

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

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $150000

• Award Range:

  $75000 - $75000

Grant Description

The Caribbean Area NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. The Caribbean Area 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 Caribbean Area program objectives and eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to the CIG.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  Dorothea Martinez
  Contracting Officer
  Phone 803/253-3899

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Grants Specialist, NSDT

• Agency Email Address:

  dorotheadmartinez@sc.usda.gov

• Location:

  South Carolina State Office

• More Information:

  Grants.gov Website