Conservation Innovation Grants

Post Date

January 31st 2011

Application Due Date

March 2nd 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-GA-11-01

CFDA Number(s)

10.912

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Cooperative Agreement

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Energy
Environment
Natural Resources

Number of Awards

6

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Non-Profits With 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Individuals
For-Profit Organizations (Except Small Businesses)
Small Businesses

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $150000

• Award Range:

  $25000 - $75000

Grant Description

NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. For FY 2011, up to $150,000 is available for the Georgia State CIG competition. Grants under the Georgia state component will not exceed $75,000 from NRCS. 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 CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and associated instructions needed to apply to CIG.

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:

  Conservation Innovation Grants 2011