Conservation Innovation Grants - FY 2010 North Carolina State Component

Post Date

April 19th 2010

Application Due Date

June 4th 2010

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-NC-10-001

CFDA Number(s)

10.912

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Independent School Districts
Public and State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments
Public Housing Authorities or Indian Housing Authorities
Non-Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Organizations
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)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Individuals
For-Profit Organizations (Except Small Businesses)
Small Businesses

Funding

• Award Range:

  $None - $75000

Grant Description

The North Carolina NRCS requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. North Carolina NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in Fiscal Year (FY) 2010 will be $300,000. 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 North Carolina 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:

  Jefferey Hale
  Supervisory Contract Specialist
  Phone 919-873-2113

• Agency Mailing Address:

  e-mail

• Agency Email Address:

  Jeff.Hale@nc.usda.gov

• Location:

  North Carolina State Office