New York Conservation Innovation Grants FY11

Post Date

April 8th 2011

Application Due Date

April 29th 2011

Funding Opportunity Number

USDA-NRCS-NY-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-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)
Individuals
Small Businesses

Funding

• Estimated Total Funding:

  $250000

• Award Range:

  $0 - $75000

Grant Description

The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in New York is announcing availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted for projects located entirely within the State of New York. NRCS anticipates that the amount of funding available for support of this program in FY 2011 will be approximately $250,000. 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.

Contact Information

• Agency

  Department of Agriculture

• Office:

  Natural Resources Conservation Service

• Agency Contact:

  Kimberley A. Glenn
  Mgt. & Prgm. Analyst
  Phone 315-477-6518

• Agency Mailing Address:

  gov't email

• Agency Email Address:

  kimberley.glenn@ny.usda.gov

• Location:

  New York State Office