Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) New Mexico

Post Date

March 19th 2009

Application Due Date

May 15th 2009

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-NM-09-01

CFDA Number(s)

10.912

Funding Instrument Type(s)

Grant

Funding Activity Categories

Agriculture
Natural Resources

Eligibility Categories

State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Independent School Districts
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)
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Individuals
For-Profit Organizations (Except Small Businesses)
Small Businesses

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $150000

• Award Range:

  $5000 - $75000

Grant Description

NRCS New Mexico requests applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches in New Mexico. Applications are accepted from New Mexico. NRCS anticipates that the amount available for support of this program in FY 2009 will be approximately $150,000. Funds will be awarded through a competitive grants process. There are two CIG categories available in FY 2009: Natural Resource Concerns Category and Technology Category. NRCS New Mexico will prioritize proposals including a riparian restoration component, but will consider all eligible applications. Applications are requested from eligible governmental or non-governmental organizations or individuals for competitive consideration of grant awards for projects between 1 and 3 years in duration. This notice identifies the objectives for CIG projects, the eligibility criteria for projects, and provides the associated instructions needed to apply to CIG. DATES: Applications must be received in the NRCS New Mexico State Office by 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time (MST), on May 15, 2009. ADDRESSES: The address for applications is: USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service, Programs Staff, Conservation Innovation Grants Program; 6200 Jefferson St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. The contact phone number for hand-delivered applications is (505) 761-4400. To submit your application electronically, visit Grants.gov-Apply for Grants and follow the instructions. For more information contact: Seth Fiedler CIG Program Manager 6200 Jefferson St NE Albuquerque, NM 87109 Phone: (505) 761-4416 Fax: (505) 761-4463 E-mail: seth.fiedler@nm.usda.gov

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  Bridget Biernat
  Contract Specialist
  Phone 5057614485

• Agency Mailing Address:

  Grants.Gov Access Problems

• Agency Email Address:

  bridget.biernat@nm.usda.gov

• Location:

  New Mexico State Office

• More Information:

  NM Conservation Innovation Grants - Closes 5/15/09