Conservation Innovation Grants - NH State Component

Post Date

March 7th 2011

Application Due Date

May 6th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-NH-11-01

CFDA Number(s)

10.912

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture

Number of Awards

4

Eligibility Categories

Individuals

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $80000

• Award Range:

  $1 - $75000

Grant Description

The New Hampshire State Office of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications will be accepted from any eligible entity for projects within the State of New Hampshire. Funds will be awarded through a statewide competitive grants process. Applications are requested from eligible government or non-government organizations or individuals within the State of New Hampshire 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 for a CIG. There are two CIG components available in FY2011: (1) Natural Resource Concerns Component, and (2) Technology Component.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  Betty Anderson
  Grants and Agreements Spec.
  Phone 603-868-9931

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Betty Anderson

• Agency Email Address:

  betty.anderson@nh.usda.gov

• Location:

  USDA NRCS NH State Office

• More Information:

  NH CIG Announcement