Conservation Innovative Grants

Post Date

May 14th 2010

Application Due Date

June 14th 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-LA-10-02

CFDA Number(s)

10.912

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Natural Resources

Number of Awards

2

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District 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)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Individuals
Small Businesses

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 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) 2010 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:

  Aaron Ramsey
  Contract Specialist
  Phone 318-473-7753

• Agency Mailing Address:

  aaron.ramsey@la.usda.gov

• Agency Email Address:

  aaron.ramsey@la.usda.gov

• Location:

  Louisiana State Office