Connecticut Conservation Innovation Grant 2010

Post Date

May 20th 2010

Application Due Date

June 1st 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-CT-10-01

CFDA Number(s)

10.912

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Natural Resources

Eligibility Categories

Unrestricted

CIG applicants must be a federally recognized Indian tribe, state or local unit of government, non-governmental organization, or individual.

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $150000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $75000

Grant Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Connecticut is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. NRCS anticipates the amount available for support of this program in FY 2010 will be approximately $150,000. 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. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG Projects, the eligibility criteria for projects and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. To participate for the Connecticut sign-up, project proposals should request federal funds of $75,000 or less and must be implemented within the State of Connecticut.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  Nancy Ferlow
  State Resource Conservationist
  Phone 860-871-4049

• Agency Mailing Address:

  State Resource Conservationist - technical contact

• Agency Email Address:

  nancy.ferlow@ct.usda.gov

• Location:

  NRCS-Connecticut State Office

• More Information:

  Connecticut NRCS CIG announcement