North Carolina Conservation Innovation Grants FY11

Post Date

January 11th 2011

Application Due Date

March 4th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-NC-11-01

CFDA Number(s)

10.912

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township 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)
Non-Profits Without 501 (c) (3) Status With The IRS (Except Higher Education Institutions)
Individuals

Funding

• Award Range:

  $0 - $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. 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
  Contract Specialist
  Phone 919-873-2113

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Jeff Hale

• Agency Email Address:

  Jeff.Hale@nc.usda.gov

• Location:

  North Carolina State Office